Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996] at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in UNLV1-Main Campus

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996]. ROLE of the POSITION The CREA Research Associate performs a variety of important research, writing, communication, and organizational duties crucial to the everyday business and operations of the center. Primary duties include, but are not limited to 1) Quantitative and qualitative research project planning, instrument design, data collection and analysis, report writing and presentations; 2) Research grant writing and grant administration, including supporting CREA Faculty Director in drafting of CREA research grants, supporting efforts to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures associated with the administration of received research grants, supporting/coordinating fulfillment of all research grant activities; 3) Client communications, including responding to client inquiries and other communications as needed, supporting efforts to manage diverse portfolio of research projects and clients in order to ensure timely progress of and fulfillment of contracts with CREA clients; 4) Mentoring graduate/ undergraduate research assistants, including supporting recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training, and collaborating with CREA graduate assistants and interns and monitoring progress of CREA GA and intern(s) on completion of project tasks; 5) Office management, including maintaining the organization of CREA physical office space and office supplies Candidate must have strong writing skills and research writing experience in order to write project results in a clear, jargon-free manner for a non-technical research audience. Rebel Title (HR Classification): Data Scientist P2 ABOUT CREA CREA was founded in 2004 to serve the research, evaluation, and assessment needs of the UNLV College of Education. Since that time, the center has expanded to include successful partnerships with local Southern Nevada organizations, state and national agencies in and outside of education, and higher education institutions. With a proven track record in the planning and implementation of high-quality research, evaluation, assessment, and data-analytic projects, the center designs and conduct rigorous fieldwork to improve understanding of programs and practices that contribute to the development of educators, students, and other partners, customizing projects to fulfill each client’s needs. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelors) level. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree 3-5 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelors) level. Strong organizationa