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IPRE Project Coordinator

Employer
University of Oregon
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 20, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


IPRE Project Coordinator

Job no: 527285
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Planning/Project Management, Public Policy and Planning

Department: Institute for Policy Research and Engagement
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins
May 1, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter (no more than two pages) and names and current contact information for three references. In your cover letter, be sure to address:
1. Your work experience as a project manager
2. Your planning/policy content knowledge
3. Your experience working with diverse communities
4. Your specific experience conducting multi-lingual outreach and engagement in a planning or policy context
5. Your level of written and spoken Spanish fluency

Department Summary
The Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) is an interdisciplinary organization that assists Oregon communities by providing planning and technical assistance to help solve local issues and improve the quality of life for Oregon residents. The role of IPRE is to link the skills, expertise, and innovation of secondary and higher education with the planning and policy needs of communities and regions in the State of Oregon thereby providing service to Oregon and learning to the students involved.

IPRE, the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM), and the University of Oregon are committed to and engaged in building a culturally diverse educational and workplace environment. IPRE values a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in our work that aims to reach and assist all cultural and ethnic backgrounds across the state of Oregon and beyond.

Position Summary
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Institute for Policy Research & Engagement (IPRE) Associate Director and IPRE program faculty to coordinate and direct applied projects. This is a funding contingent position that oversees day-to-day project management activities. Responsibilities will include providing management, guidance, and direct supervision of students (graduate and undergraduate), student research teams, and paid graduate and undergraduate research assistants. The Project Coordinator will assist with project development, including grant and proposal research and writing. The Project Coordinator will also provide research support to other IPRE programs as needed. This position will require statewide and limited overnight travel.

A successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members. The position requires active engagement in practicing principles of social justice and inclusion. The position facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements
  • Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field
  • Two years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, community/urban planning, public administration, applied research related to planning and public policy issues, service-learning programs, and report writing
  • Spanish fluency, both written and spoken

    Professional Competencies
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated understanding of land use planning and economic development
  • Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvement coordination, and small group facilitation

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Multi-lingual (languages in addition to Spanish)
  • Experience living, working, or collaborating with historically marginalized, underrepresented, or under-served communities
  • Demonstrated success communicating and working with people from different cultural backgrounds, with diverse life experiences and learning styles
  • Experience with mailed or Internet survey design, administration, and analysis
  • Experience working in a University environment
  • Professional experience in a government agency
  • Experience with Stata/SPSS/SAS/R or similar statistical software
  • Experience with complex statistical analysis
  • Experience with ArcGIS

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

    In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.



    To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527285/ipre-project-coordinator

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