Quantitative Research Specialist - Greensboro, United States - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
998131

Functional Title
Quantitative Research Specialist

Position Type
Research

Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Early College Research Center conducts and synthesizes research relative to the early college model. The Center is housed within SERVE, which does educational research and development work.

Position Summary

This position will be involved in research and evaluation activities, with a primary content focus on early college, but may include other educational reform areas as well. This is a potentially hybrid position to be housed either in Durham NC or Browns Summit, NC with the option to work remotely part of the time. Travel for data collection, meetings, and conferences is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate in Applied Research, Experimental Research, Educational Research, or Program Evaluation or a related field or a Master's degree in Applied Research, Experimental Research, Educational Research, or Program Evaluation or a related field with a minimum of 3 years experience as a researcher or evaluator.
• Experience with analytic techniques used in quasi-experimental and experimental impact studies, such as regression, multilevel modeling, regression discontinuity, comparative interrupted time series, and power analyses.
• Experience with mixed methods and qualitative data collection.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience in managing/conducting research or evaluation studies.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong sense of personal initiative with a willingness to develop new projects.
• Ability to work with organizational partners in different settings.
• Knowledge, skills, and/or experience working in racially, culturally, and/or linguistically diverse education settings.
• Experience with computer coding and data visualization software such as Tableau or similar software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with educators.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department
Early College Research Center

Job Open Date
03/27/2024

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt