Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

About The Position

The Research Associate performs research, writing, communication, and organizational duties supporting the everyday operations of UNLV’s Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment (CREA). The role conducts quantitative and qualitative research projects, including planning, instrument design, data collection and analysis, report writing, and presentations. It also supports research grant development and administration, client communications and project coordination, mentoring and oversight of graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and management of CREA’s office space and supplies. The position requires strong writing skills and research-writing experience to communicate project results clearly and without jargon to non-technical audiences. CREA provides research, evaluation, assessment, and data-analytic services for education and other community, state, national, and higher-education partners, customizing rigorous projects to address client needs. The position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA, obtained before the employment start date.
1–3 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelor’s) level.
Strong writing skills and research-writing experience to present project results clearly and without jargon to a non-technical research audience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
3–5 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelor’s) level.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Plan quantitative and qualitative research projects, design instruments, collect and analyze data, write reports, and prepare presentations.
Support the CREA Faculty Director in drafting research grants; help ensure compliance with rules and procedures for awarded grants; and support or coordinate completion of grant activities.
Respond to client inquiries and communications, and help manage CREA’s portfolio of research projects and clients to ensure timely progress and fulfillment of contracts.
Support recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and training of graduate and undergraduate research assistants; collaborate with graduate assistants and interns; and monitor their progress on project tasks.
Maintain the organization of CREA’s physical office space and office supplies.