Research Associate - Public Management (2 Positions) (39137 and 39138)

Position Summary

The range of professional activities is broad, depending on the needs of specific projects. The majority of projects will be focused on state and local organizational analyses, strategic planning, community development, public policies, social and demographic data analysis, and similar policy and public administration technical assistance projects. Associates work in teams with the guidance of senior staff to frame and conduct research, perform analysis, and undertake authorship of reports and presentations via quantitative and qualitative analysis. Projects frequently include field work, field research, group presentations and facilitation of meetings that include opportunities for travel and external work at times that are required to accommodate government official schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research independently in a specialized skill set/knowledge base area.
• Conducts research by preparing literature reviews, assisting with the collection, entering and cleaning of data and descriptive results.
• Coordinates the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, instruments and data collection and analysis tools; and other materials needed for related activities.
• Participates on research teams.
• Develops a network of contacts within content area for possible promotion to O&E Research Specialist.
• Independently performs surveys, interviews or uses other methods according to established research and partnership expectations.
• Determines research activities and literature review based on specialized skill set/knowledge base.
• Researches available software/datasets that will address research criteria; coordinates the acquisition of the software/datasets; masters the use of them for research purposes.
• Performs data analysis and documents results.
• May assist with study protocol development.
• Applies established methods to recurring types of problems.
• Maintains detailed records of results.
• Summarizes research, testing, results in written reports.
• Prepares data for papers, grants and other documents
• Completes required documentation for regulatory agencies
• Prepares data, analysis, lit reviews and other materials; prepares drafts of research proposals for submission to external funders.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• BA/BS in social/behaviorial science or related field
• Five years of related experience
• Applied knowledge of functional concepts, practices and procedures
• Demonstrated skill set/knowledge of specialized subject matter

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master’s in social/behaviorial science or related field preferred

Physical demands/requirements

• Office work and travel.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

03/16/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Working Hours

8am-4:30pm, evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary

$60,000 to $75,000

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

$2,500 to $3,125

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69940 to apply and upload the following materials by March 27, 2023

Required Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Project writing sample
• List of three professional references

Applications submitted after March 27, 2023 are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions

N/A

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69940

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
2. Other #2

Supplemental Questions

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