Research Director I - Chicago, United States - NORC

NORC Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Research Director I - Health Sciences - Hybrid

Job no:
Work type: Regular Full-

Time Location:
Chicago - 55 East Monroe Street, IL

Capability Area:
Health Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION:

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a talented Research Director I to support the Health Sciences Research Department.

This position is responsible for managing discrete tasks of complex projects including survey work, study management systems design, technical assistance, strategy and research and/or smaller research projects in their entirety, including responsibility for the schedule, budget, staff and client relations; requires limited expertise related to operational methods, including project design, appropriate data collection procedures, data management and quality control.

Preferably applicants will be based in either our Chicago, IL or Bethesda, MD offices with a hybrid office/work from home schedule.

We are also open to applicants working remotely.

DEPARTMENT:
Health Sciences

The Health Sciences team is versatile and experienced in data acquisition, management, technical assistance, and analysis; the use of information technology in health care; and numerous data collection methods.

Our track record of leadership and innovation includes the design and management of large-scale surveys, including extensive experience collecting bio measures.

NORC's Health Sciences staff work closely with colleagues in Health Care and Public Health to offer program, policy, and research solutions.

Our work is guided by a commitment to long-lasting partnerships, transparency, and high-quality, nonpartisan research that improves health and health care for all people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as task/component manager on projects
Manage the day-to-day performance of all members of the task/component team and may have administrative supervisory responsibilities
Supervise the design of or designs data collection methodologies and procedures, questionnaires, and data collection forms to implement the study as specified by the client and the project director or supervises the organization of secondary data (reports from the field, program records transferred from the client, social media data acquisition, etc.) including implementing an organized record keeping system.
Develops plans and materials for interviewer trainings and data collection efforts
Monitor data collection productivity and quality through development of basic quantitative reports and ad hoc analyses, including summary tables, graphs, and text
Interact with clients to clarify their needs, report on progress, discuss contractual matters, resolve problems, allay concerns, and provide information and recommendations.
Ensure and manage staff mentorship, technical and professional assistance, and other feedback on performance of project/task team members.
Engage in business development activities including authoring various sections of the technical proposal.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health or related field, Master's degree preferred
At least 3 years' experience in positions of increasing responsibility in survey research or related field
Experience in client communications and relationship management
Experience with interviewer training and data collection
Must have experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong analytic ability, writing and organizational skills are required
Strong proficiency with MS Office software; knowledge of analysis packages, computing platforms, data processing procedures, and data file construction as appropriate.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong writing skills
Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.
Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $96,000.

This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC's comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
Dental and vision insurance
A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NORC's Approach to Equity and Transparency

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps.

As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings.

At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

WHAT WE DO:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions.

Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.

Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings.

But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team.

With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we're known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

EEO STATEMENT:
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.

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Advertised:
May 2, 2024 Central Daylight TimeApplications close: May 31, 2024 Central Daylight Time

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Research Director I - Chicago, United States - NORC

Description

Director of Research