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Research Associate I
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Job ID 75508
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer ADVANCE Program
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Application Materials and Process

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 qualitative coding assessment shortly after the posting closes for them to fill out. The third stage involves an interview via Zoom.

We anticipate reviewing applicants in August, with interviews shortly thereafter, and a decision and start date in late August/early September.

 

Job Summary

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 Senior Research Area Specialist, 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 qualitative data
  • Analyzing data through qualitative coding
  • Finding emerging themes from qualitative data
  • 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, during business hours at our Central Campus Location, with at least one day per week in the office. The schedule could include additional hours during the summer up to 20 hrs.
 
You can find out more about the ADVANCE program at https://advance.umich.edu/
 
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.
Educational Value

Practical work experience in qualitative data analysis; report writing and review; project management; working on a team; time-management; communication; and other interpersonal skills -- while working on a faculty-focused research program.

 
Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Technical Skills
    • Qualitative coding experience
    • Experience with proofreading/copy editing and/or technical writing
    • Prior research experience or coursework in qualitative 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 10.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Late August/Early September
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Brittany N Zydorczyk
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Stephanie Shaulskiy
Work Location Carver-Gunn Building: 506 E. Liberty, 2nd Floor, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone N/A
Fax N/A