RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL III

Posting Details

 

Posting Number

S08867P

 

Working Title

RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL III

 

Department

Terry College of Business - Selig Center for Economic Growth

 

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

 

About the University of Georgia

 

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

 

Posting Type

External

 

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

 

Employment Type

Employee

 

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

 

Full/Part time

Full Time

 

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $65,000 + Commensurate with Experience

 

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

 

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

 

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

 

Position Information

 

Classification Title

Research Professional AD

 

FLSA

Exempt

 

FTE

1.00

 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for:

(1) conducts research related to Georgia’s current and future growth, including the writing of research reports; (2) plans and manages all aspects of large and small research projects; (3) supervises research staff and student workers; (4) identifies new research/contract/grant opportunities; (5) assists in the writing of grant proposals; (6) makes written and oral presentations of research findings; (7) assists in strategic planning of the Selig Center’s research agenda; (8) assists in the evaluation and hiring of research staff; and (9) is responsible for research quality to ensure that performance goals are met.              

 

Physical Demands

Working in a normal office environment

 

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

 

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

 

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

 

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

 

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

 

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

 

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

No

 

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

40%  Conducts economic, demographic, and social research related to Georgia’s current and future growth, including the writing of research reports (sometimes as sole author and sometimes as co-author).

 

20%  Plans and manages all aspects of large and small research projects, including research design, execution, analysis, writing draft and final reports, representing the Selig Center at meetings with clients, and making formal oral presentations of the research results/findings.

 

10%  Supervises research staff and also manages student workers (number varies as needed).

 

5%  Responsible for the identification of new research/contracts/grant opportunities, including meeting with potential clients.

 

5%  Assists the Director of the Selig Center in writing grant/contract proposals for external funding, including research design, the allocation of staff and other resources, creating work schedules, and the formal budgeting of both direct and indirect project costs.

 

5%  Makes written and oral presentations of research findings and insights to clients (sponsors), other researchers, the media, and other stakeholders. This always includes written reports, but sometimes includes speeches and press releases.

 

5%  Assists the Director of the Selig Center in the evaluation and hiring of research staff.

 

5%  Assists the Director of the Selig Center in the strategic planning of the research agenda to ensure the Selig Center’s effectiveness in achieving its mission.

 

5%  Responsible for research quality for large and small research projects, ensuring that performance goals are set and met.

 

 

Recruitment Contact

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

 

Recruitment Contact Name

Jeff Humphreys

 

Recruitment Contact Email

jhumphre@uga.edu

 

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information

To apply, visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/269437

 

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

 

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.