Pro Tem Research Assistant/Project Management - Open Pool
About The Position
The University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for pro tem research/project management positions. These positions are funding contingent, part-time, temporary assignments with an appointment of up to one year, 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. Successful candidates will have professional experience and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. IPRE provides planning, policy, and technical assistance to Oregon communities.
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, both orally and in writing.
- 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.
- Current resume/CV that clearly shows how you meet the minimum qualifications.
- Three (3) professional references with contact information.
Nice To Haves
- American Institute of Certified Planners (or equivalent) certification.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research
- Project management
- Evaluating and directing master’s-level student work using formal and informal assessment tools
- Public outreach
- Public involvement coordination
- Liaising with public bodies (elected, appointed, volunteer)
- Small group facilitation
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
