Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996].

ROLE of the POSITION

The CREA Research Associate performs a variety of important research, writing, communication, and organizational duties crucial to the everyday business and operations of the center. Primary duties include, but are not limited to 1) Quantitative and qualitative research project planning, instrument design, data collection and analysis, report writing and presentations; 2) Research grant writing and grant administration, including supporting CREA Faculty Director in drafting of CREA research grants, supporting efforts to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures associated with the administration of received research grants, supporting/coordinating fulfillment of all research grant activities; 3) Client communications, including responding to client inquiries and other communications as needed, supporting efforts to manage diverse portfolio of research projects and clients in order to ensure timely progress of and fulfillment of contracts with CREA clients; 4) Mentoring graduate/ undergraduate research assistants, including supporting recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training, and collaborating with CREA graduate assistants and interns and monitoring progress of CREA GA and intern(s) on completion of project tasks; 5) Office management, including maintaining the organization of CREA physical office space and office supplies

Candidate must have strong writing skills and research writing experience in order to write project results in a clear, jargon-free manner for a non-technical research audience.

Rebel Title (HR Classification): Data Scientist P2

ABOUT CREA

CREA was founded in 2004 to serve the research, evaluation, and assessment needs of the UNLV College of Education. Since that time, the center has expanded to include successful partnerships with local Southern Nevada organizations, state and national agencies in and outside of education, and higher education institutions. With a proven track record in the planning and implementation of high-quality research, evaluation, assessment, and data-analytic projects, the center designs and conduct rigorous fieldwork to improve understanding of programs and practices that contribute to the development of educators, students, and other partners, customizing projects to fulfill each client’s needs.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelors) level. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• •Master’s Degree
• •3-5 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelors) level.
• •Strong organizational skills
• •Attention to detail
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• •Professional demeanor

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• •Competitive total rewards package including:
• •Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• •Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• •Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• •No state income tax
• •Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• •Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• •Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• •UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• •Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• •RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Brad Marianno, Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB

Search for this position using the job requisition number R0153996.

To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and cr