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Assistant Director of the Survey Research Center

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Type of Position:Professional Staff - Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:School of Public Affairs

Department's Website:

https://ualr.edu/publicaffairs/

Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director position works closely with the Survey Research Center Director to design, implement, and report on survey research and other analytical projects. Under the supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for project management, including fiscal administration, and hiring and supervision of graduate assistants, part-time staff, and contractors. This position has regular contact with university personnel, federal, state and local agencies, nonprofit and private sector organizations, and the public. This is a grant-funded position. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as agency and institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

  • A master’s degree in the social sciences (Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning, or a related field) plus 3 years’ experience in applied research, including statistical analysis, data collection and analysis, and report writing.


Preferred Education and/or Experience:

  • PhD will be considered for experience;
  • Experience in Public Administration and/or Public Policy is preferred.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and conduct survey research and other analytical projects;
  • Serve as project manager as assigned by the Director, including fiscal administration, and hiring of graduate assistants, part-time staff, and contractors;
  • Conduct applied research using primary and secondary data sources, library resources, and other sources of information to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts;
  • Discuss findings with other SRC personnel and when assigned by the Director, with external project funders and other stakeholders;
  • Make presentations associated with SRC functions and applied research projects;
  • Prepare reports of completed projects for publication;
  • Supervise work of graduate assistants and other part-time SRC staff;
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of survey research and other applied research methods;
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis;
  • Proficiency in the use of statistical software such as SPSS (or similar software) and standard Microsoft Office applications;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • The ability to work well in groups;
  • The ability to be an effective team leader;
  • Excellent time management skills;
  • The ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks.


Salary Information:

$45,000-$52,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Attachment" section, if you want to be considered for this position. You must submit documents before you hit the submit application button.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Anne Williamson, Director, School of Public Affairs, arwilliamson@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:Talking

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Company

UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 6,000 students each semester. UAFS aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.

For more than 90 years, the university has been a mainstay of Fort Smith with a history as unique as each student who ever enrolled.

Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research opportunities, and transformational centers of intellectual and economic development, UAFS will advance its community and become an institution renowned for educating and inspiring the ambitious students who call it home.

 

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