Research Associate - Dekalb, United States - Northern Illinois University

Description

Posted: 26-Oct-23

Location: DeKalb, Illinois

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 74607

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Overview:

The Center for Early Learning Funding Equity (CELFE) was established to develop and promote research- and data-informed strategies to transform funding of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) programs for children ages 0-5. Housed in Northern Illinois University's Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development (OERD), CELFE collaborates with academic, data, and research partners across the NIU system through the Research and Data Collaborative (RDC).
Theresa Hawley, Ph. D., is the Executive Director of CELFE. She brings almost 30 years of experience as a researcher, advocate, and government systems change leader – working to improve ECEC policies with children and families at the center. Now, CELFE is expanding our staff capacity to build on that experience. We are looking for a candidate passionate about early childhood education and care to add to our diverse and skilled team of five.
CELFE is a division of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development (OERD) and functions as a stand-alone policy and research center, with minimal support from NIU. As such, we are seeking candidates for the position of Research Specialist who bring strong program support, grants management, communication, and marketing/design experience with knowledge of and passion for early childhood education. CELFE hires and evaluates candidates based on their demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic environment that demands teamwork, ingenuity, independence, and accountability.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, IL

Position Summary:

This position, located in Chicago, will be a hybrid between in-person and remote. The position will be focused on the tracking of business and policy implementation for early childhood funding equity. The position regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment involving complex tasks with appreciable latitude for unreviewed action or decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 softwares/datasets that will address research criteria; coordinates the acquisition of the softwares/datasets; masters the use of them for research purposes
• Performs data analysis and documents results
• May assist with study protocol development
• Interpret policy and exercise discretion and independent judgment on some tasks
• Applies established methods to recurring types of problems
• Prepares data, analysis, lit reviews and other materials; prepares drafts of research proposals for submission to external funders
• 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

Specialty Factors (Civil Service):

NA

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service):

NA

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS):

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

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000

Application Procedure:

For full consideration, please visit to apply and upload the following materials by November 6, 2023:
Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Applications received after November 6, 2023 are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

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
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