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Research Associate

Employer
Johnson C. Smith University
Location
Charlotte, NC
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Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Responsibilities

Under occasional supervision, performs a variety of moderately complex statistical data processing, analysis, and data retrieval tasks to support departmental operations. Collaborates with the Accreditation, Data Analytics, and Transformation (ADAT) team and university administrators to design and conduct research projects that align with the mission, strategic planning, and data analytics objectives of the University, contributing to comprehensive reporting and data-driven decision-making processes. Reports to the Director for Data Management and Analytics.

Qualifications

This position is funded by non-university funds. The continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding and contract renewal.

Requires a master's degree with a concentration in quantitative research methods, statistics, social science, education, or a related field, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience in higher education. Preferred qualifications include experience in assessment, evaluation methodology, and institutional effectiveness activities. Proficiency in statistical tools such as SPSS, as well as advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Tableau, or equivalent software, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills, uphold confidentiality, and excel in presenting data in a user-friendly format while managing multiple deadlines effectively.Supplemental Information

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Organization

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www. jcsu.edu,

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.

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