Research Assistant/Associate

About the Position

Research Assistant/Associate Job at Wayne State, Detroit, MI

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Associate at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Responsibilities

• Develop formative and summative evaluation plans, and construct comprehensive logic models that capture program activities and outcomes.
• Design evaluation procedures/protocols and develop data collection/survey instruments, and manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of databases and web-based data profiles.
• Collaborate with others regarding data management, and in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
• Perform day-to-day oversight in program evaluation and primary data collection activities, including: large survey mailing, face-to-face and telephone interviews, focus groups, and so forth; monitor data collection progress; and seek innovative strategies to increase survey response rates.
• Conduct statistical analysis of evaluation data, and assume a lead role in producing reports or other deliverable documents, and prepare and deliver presentations to policy-making bodies and professional organizations.
• Initiate grant proposals in the area of program evaluation and survey research, including: identifying funding sources and RFPs; conducting literature reviews; developing research question; designing research methods, data analysis plan, and data collection procedures.
• Maintain a research agenda, plan to collaborate with colleagues on publications, and expect to complete peer-reviewed publications every year.
• Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

Requirements

• A degree in social science research (including political science, public administration, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies), especially coursework in program evaluation and advanced statistical analyses, is required. Working toward a Ph.D. in process is highly preferred.
• 2-4 years of solid experience in designing or leading Program Evaluation projects/studies, and managing primary data collection, especially in an academic setting.
• Experience in evaluating early childhood or special education statewide programs is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range is $62,000 to $72,000 based on training and professional experience.
• Benefits include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, vacation and illness hours, long-term disability, long-term care insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

About the Company

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Application Process

Provide: Resume/Vita; writing samples, including evaluation reports; transcript of highest degree (unofficial is acceptable); list of references.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

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