Pro Tem Research Assistant/Project Management - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for pro tem research/project management positions. All positions would be funding contingent, part-time, temporary assignments with an appointment of up to one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years depending on need, funding, and/or performance. Appointments would be as research assistants, conducting research, or project management under the direction of a principal investigator. Examples of current and past projects can be found at http://ipre.uoregon.edu/ Successful candidates will have professional experience and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and from members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Ability to efficiently manage complex planning projects/processes.
Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, in multiple modalities.
Understanding of complex long-range planning and development processes and issues.
Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvement coordination, public body (elected, appointed, volunteer) liaising, and small group facilitation.
Ability to evaluate, comment on, and direct master’s-level student work using formal and informal assessment tools.