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Research Associate I
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Job ID	73942
Job Funding Source	Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer	ADVANCE Program
Category	Professional/Administrative
Job Description	Important Note: Please include a one-page cover letter as the first page of your resume. This cover letter should address your interest in this position, how the role contributes to your professional and educational aspirations, and connect relevant past experience and skills that will support your success in the position, as well as the total number of hours per week you are seeking. Candidates who advance to a second stage will be sent a short R coding assessment shortly after the posting closes for them to fill out. The third stage involves an interview via Zoom. Description: At the ADVANCE program, we aim to improve the University of Michigan's campus environment for faculty in four areas: Recruitment - development, and use of equitable recruiting practices Workplace Climate - focused on the improvement of unit climate Retention - preemptive strategies to prevent the loss of valued faculty Leadership Development - skill and career development for faculty leaders at all levels Our team does this through research and evaluation, programming, and administration efforts. The ADVANCE Research and Evaluation (R&E) team serves the entire University of Michigan campus through a comprehensive range of research, reporting, and program activities, compiling and assessing institutional, survey, and found data; and providing evaluation support. You will be part of a team that collects, analyzes, and reports on data to support the mission of the ADVANCE Program. Reporting formally to our Director of Research and Evaluation, you will collaborate and receive input and guidance from full time research staff members. You will gain experience in the following areas: A deeper understanding of all phases of an applied research project Conducting literature reviews Building surveys Cleaning data Analyzing data Designing figures or infographics Communicating findings Balancing time between multiple, and sometimes conflicting, projects We offer a flexible work schedule for 10-12 hours per week Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm at our Ann Arbor Central Campus Location, with at least one day per week in office. The schedule could include extra hours during the summer. We anticipate reviewing applicants in September, with interviews shortly thereafter, and a decision and start date in late September/early October. You can find out more about the ADVANCE program at https://advance.umich.edu/
Educational Value	Practical work experience in data analytics, visualization, and statistics; project management; working on a team; time-management; communication; report writing; and other interpersonal skills -- while working on a faculty-focused research program.
Job Requirements	We are looking for someone with (Required Qualifications): Technical Skills Statistical and data analytic coding experience in R/R Studio (e.g., cleaning data, creating visualizations, running statistical analyses) Experience with literature reviews Experience with proofreading/copy editing and/or technical writing Prior research experience or coursework in quantitative methods Proficient using Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.) General Skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and follow directions Attention to detail Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Willingness to ask questions and to learn Willingness to contribute to goals related to the core values of the University of Michigan, and to the ADVANCE Program values.
Hourly Rate	$18.00/hour to $25.00/hour
Hours	12.0 hours per week
Time Frame	Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date	Late September/early October
End Date	To Be Determined
Primary Contact	SSC HR Coordinators SSC HR Coordinators
Primary Contact's Email	N/A
Supervisor	Jamie Zawistowski
Work Location	The ADVANCE Program embraces hybrid work plans -- This position may work fully on-site on Ann Arbor Central Campus or hybrid (both onsite on Ann Arbor Central Campus and remote). This is not a fully remote position.
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