The University of Georgia · 15 hours ago
Senior Research and Evaluation Professional
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, recognized for its commitment to higher education. They are seeking a Senior Research and Evaluation Professional to design, implement, and supervise research studies and program evaluations, while collaborating with various stakeholders across the state.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research studies including study design, collecting data and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Design and implement program evaluations, needs assessments, applied research studies including selecting evaluation approaches, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports, manuscripts and other dissemination materials
Develops data collection measures (surveys, focus group protocols), collects and analyzes data using qualitative or quantitative research analysis methods including working with large databases, data cleaning and analyzing and developing data dashboards
Coordinates, manages, and collects data from participants using qualitative or quantitative research methods including surveys, focus groups and interviews. This may involve statewide travel for site visits and technical support; driving may be involved for data collection as needed
Manages timelines and budgets for multiple projects
Works collaboratively with a variety of clients, and with multiple data sources and datasets
Design and develop data dashboards and data analytics using Power BI, or Tableau
Work with large datasets including importing, cleaning and using data for advanced analyses
Conduct advanced quantitative data analysis including regression, correlations, descriptive statistics using SPSS, or SAS; and qualitative analysis content analysis, grounded theory
Prepares Human Subjects proposals; engages in sample recruitment
Prepare grant proposals or contracts as needed
Collaborates with various other entities across the State to collect input, design, implement, and manage projects
Prepares research reports, publish peer reviewed manuscripts in journals, white papers, infographics and other dissemination materials to communicate findings to key stakeholders
Presents research or program evaluation findings at partner meetings and at local, state, and national meetings and conferences to technical and non-technical audiences
Conducts literature reviews, environmental scans
Supervises and manages graduate and student researchers on the team and work collaboratively with their supervisors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Knowledge or experience in designing and implementing qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research studies including study design, collecting data and conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis including correlations, crosstabs, content analysis, grounded theory
Advanced quantitative data analysis knowledge and skills using SPSS, or SAS
Knowledge or experience in designing and developing data dashboards and data analytics using Power BI, or Tableau
Experience in working with large datasets including importing, cleaning and using data for advanced analyses
Experience in preparing human subjects applications
Training and experience in designing, implementing and managing program evaluations, needs assessments, applied research projects
Knowledge and experience in using programs such as Microsoft word, excel, access, Qualtrics, NVivo, Canva, or similar applications
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Effective written and oral communication skills
Preferred
PhD or All But Dissertation (ABD) in program evaluation or allied social science fields preferred
Training and experience in conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation studies including data collection, data analysis and dissemination preferred
Benefits
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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