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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Research Assistant/Associate (Program Evaluation & Survey Research)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $90K/yr

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Associate for its Center for Urban Studies. The role involves developing evaluation plans, managing data collection, conducting statistical analysis, and preparing reports and presentations related to program evaluation and survey research.

Higher Education

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

Assist in the preparation of articles for consideration in refereed journals on an ongoing basis

Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director

Qualification

Program EvaluationStatistical AnalysisData Collection ToolsSocial Science ResearchLogic ModelsSASSPSSSupervision SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

An experience in designing or leading Program Evaluation projects/studies, and managing primary data collection, especially in an academic setting

Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing program evaluation projects, including both formative and summative dimensions

Skilled at designing and implementing data collection tools, including survey instruments to conduct primary data collection

Ability to develop action plans and systems to facilitate and track implementation of evaluation and survey findings and recommendations

A strong working knowledge of social science research methods and experience in managing primary data collection procedures (CATI lab, web-based surveys, mail surveys, in-person interviews, focus groups, etc.) and practicalities of implementation required

Effectively utilize software necessary to convert and process data (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Excel, Access, Dbase)

Experience in statistical analyses

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time

Strong diplomatic skills to present, and answer questions and concerns effectively

Outstanding written and oral communication skills