Research Associate - Impact Center

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

5d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is seeking applications for a one-year Research Associate experienced in mixed-methods, applied research and program evaluation to join a new and growing evaluation center. The Clinton School is a multidisciplinary program that promotes a vision of world leaders who work with others to build healthy, engaged and vibrant communities. The mission of the School is to educate and prepare professionals in public service who understand, engage, and transform complex social, cultural, economic, and political systems to ensure equity, challenge oppression, and effect positive social change. Located on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, the school offers the first Master of Public Service (MPS) degree in the nation.

Requirements

At least two years of applied research and evaluation experience including design, data collection and analysis using a variety of evaluation methods, and tailored reporting for a range of stakeholders
A master’s degree in public service, public health, public administration, social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Alternatively, candidates with a Ph.D. or ABD in a related field are also encouraged to apply.
Experience engaging with community partners and collaborators

Nice To Haves

Ability to conduct basic descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and organizational abilities are essential.
Possess responsiveness, flexibility, and a willingness to accommodate clients’ timelines and information needs.
Working effectively as part of and facilitating multidisciplinary teams to accomplish goals and objectives is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Design and implement applied research and evaluation projects for partner organizations
Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Work with university’s Institutional Review Board, as needed
Create actionable and utilization-focused client-facing products from research findings, such as reports, executive summaries, and presentations
Assist with project management, including developing scopes of work and tracking and reporting milestones
Mentor and supervise teams of graduate students on evaluation projects
Work closely with community partners and clients, understanding that evaluation is done “with”, not “to” and the evaluation needs to be rigorous and systematic while also being flexible and supportive to the needs of community partners.
Present findings to broad audiences of stakeholders
Submit project findings to scholarly academic journals and present at academic conferences