Research Assistant at the Center for Policy Research in Denver, CO

Opportunity Description

The Center for Policy Research (CPR) is seeking an 80%-100% FTE research assistant to provide support to CPR staff on multiple research and evaluation projects. The research assistant works collaboratively with other CPR researchers and staff on a variety of multiple projects simultaneously. Expected annual salary range based on qualifications is $42-55,000, plus excellent benefits. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 in-office days per week @ 1570 Emerson Street, Denver 80218.

Required Duties

· Provide support to project managers across multiple research projects of varying sizes and timelines

· Work closely with researchers for timely conduct of project activities and preparation of project deliverables

· Review data collection and database entries, run reports across multiple projects

· Compile and maintain project-specific status reports

· Publish reports, news events, and announcements to website

· Interact in a professional manner with clients, project partners, site personnel and internal staff

· Provide oversight and fidelity control over data collection monitoring and reporting

· Coordinate project meetings and produce quality meeting notes, summaries and briefs as needed

· Engage in data collection (e.g., in-person interviews, focus groups, phone interviews)

· Conduct literature reviews and Internet searches

· Quantitative data entry and cleaning (e.g., reliability checks) in excel and SPSS

· Assist with formatting and/or writing of reports, policy briefs, and PowerPoint presentations using Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, community psychology, social work, statistics, public policy, or a related field.

· 2 years of experience working in a business environment that required a high level of organization skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, community psychology, social work, statistics, public policy, or a related field.

Required Skills

· Proficient in Google Workspace.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· Detail-oriented; able to enter and review quantitative data for accuracy

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Flexible, with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking a collaborative and supportive role as the situation requires

About the Center for Policy Research

CPR is a nonprofit research and evaluation center located in central Denver. Most of our clients or project partners are state and local human services agencies and nonprofits. We specialize in the evaluation of social and human service programs. CPR’s current research projects are focused on domestic violence services, services for youth who are homeless or in foster care, child support policy, and fatherhood programs.

How to Apply

Please send: (1) a cover letter, (2) your CV/resume, (3) a short writing sample, and (4) three professional references to officemanager@centerforpolicyresearch.org by May 15, 2024. No phone calls please.

CPR encourages applications from a diverse group of applicants. For over 40 years, Center for Policy Research (CPR) has tried to improve the lives of vulnerable children and their families by conducting research on public policies and programs, assessing whether they work, and recommending ways to improve how they operate and who they serve. CPR is committed to achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in its workplace, its research activities, and in the larger society. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, pursue research projects that further equality and social justice, and disseminate our work so that it is used to make positive social change.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80218: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80218