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In this role, the incumbent is responsible for implementing research designs, designing data collection instruments, collecting original data and secondary data, analyzing data, and report writing with a focus on projects related to survey research and evaluation.\nFor assigned projects, the incumbent coordinates the work of faculty researchers, other staff, and graduate assistants to execute research plans and complete projects on time. The incumbent is also responsible for leading the development of final reports and drafting progress reports and other deliverables for review by the Executive Director or Assistant Director for Research’s review. The incumbent plays a major role in maintaining client relations, serving as the primary point of contact for clients for assigned projects.\nThis role will initially be fully on campus, with up to two days of telework possible with supervisory approval.\nThis is a soft-funded regular position with benefits.\nResponsibilities:\nServes as a primary or lead researcher on assigned, grant funded evaluation or policy research projects. Designs and executes data collection and analysis plans. Coordinates the work of research team members including faculty researchers, Schaefer Center staff, and graduate fellows.\n\nDetermines sources of information, their reliability, and the method of study. Edits raw data for accuracy, completeness and consistency, and detects and traces data discrepancies.\n\nPrepares Institutional Review Board applications for UBalt IRB as well as external IRBs.\n\nPrepares responses to IRB questions and maintains and provides required documentation.\n\nLeads the collection of original data through surveys, focus groups, and in-person interviews. Designs and implements complex web-based surveys in support of research and training initiatives.\n\nCollects original qualitative data through the design, collection, and analysis of qualitative data collection methods including focus groups and in-person interviewing.\nPrepares both narrative and statistical reports of a complicated nature to inform the decision making of public sector executives and managers.\n\nServes as principal investigator and project manager for assigned projects. Manages client relationships and serves as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.\n\nFor assigned projects, drafts progress reports, work plans, and final reports. Documents and resolves discrepancies in deliverables. Monitors timelines and status of deliverables; schedules project tasks and makes recommendations to the director about project priorities and the need for modifications to the scope of work or time for sponsored research projects.\n\nIdentifies potential research opportunities, participates in the development of proposed research designs, and assists in preparation of proposals. Participates in meetings with potential clients. Assists in the development of new client relationships.\n\nPromotes the visibility of the Schaefer Center and UBalt through support of high visibility external events, maintains an active research agenda that includes presenting at academic conferences and publishing in academic journals.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nEducation: Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, social science, or related discipline.\n\nExperience: Three years of related experience in performing quantitative analysis for social science research. Requires advanced proficiency in quantitative research methods, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SPSS or similar statistical software.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nEducation: Ph.D. or DPA degree is highly preferred.\n\nExperience: Prefer significant prior policy analysis, program evaluation, or public sector research experience.\n\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nProficiencyin program evaluation and policy analysis.\n\nExperience designing and executing research plans using strong quantitativemethods by performing a full range of research and research management tasksofmultiple projects.\n\nKnowledge of statistics or research methods, andproficiencyin statistical interpretation anddata analysisusingstatisticalsoftware (e.g., SPSS); experience designing and managing surveys using web platforms such as Qualtrics, experience with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo.\n\nProficiencywith wordprocessing,spreadsheetand database management software applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access).\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent report writing skillsincludingthe ability to synthesize complex research processes and findings into actionable information suitable for executive and lay audiences combined with the ability to rigorously document researchprocessand findings.\n\nExcellent organizational and project management skills.\n\nExcellent attention to detail.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client and peer relationships.\n\nAbility to work collaborativelyina team.\n\nAbilitytocoordinate the work of research teams without a formal supervisory role.\n\nAbility tomaintainconfidentiality of subjects and information obtained.\n\nOccasional evening and weekend hours are required to meet project deadlines, conduct focus groups, attend public hearings, attend client events, and staff Schaefer Center events.\nWe offer a competitive benefits package, includinghealth, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave(22 daysof annual, 15 daysof sick, 3 days of personal,and 14-15 holidays)and retirement planswith employer contributions.You can see more details on our benefits here.\nAdditional Job Information:\nThe University of Baltimore (\"UBalt\" or \"University\") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. 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