Department UL Urban Crime Lab Research Managers About the Department Who We Are: In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence, under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal justice system -- all of which disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We believe that rigorous research can help. The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with government agencies, to substantially improve the effectiveness of the public sector and achieve impact at scale. To learn more about the Crime Lab and Education Lab, visit https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/labs/crime. The Role: The UChicago Crime Lab and Education Lab are seeking a Senior Research Manager to work on large-scale social policy experiments designed to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of youth violence prevention and educational interventions. The Senior Research Manager will work on a small portfolio of projects across the areas of both criminal justice and education, establish procedures and provide guidance for regular research management activities including developing budgets, writing IRB protocols, working with funders or city agencies, and will support the growth and development of the broader project management team. Job Summary The job manages scientific research projects or scientific research facilities. Uses considerable on-the-job experience to ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Works independently to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences. Responsibilities Contributes to study design and coordinates implementation options with program partners; manages subject selection and randomization process; travels to program sites to monitor and assess implementation. Oversees University of Chicago IRB procedures and maintains confidentiality of participant information; ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Works with Principal Investigators and Finance Team to develop budgets and coordinate all aspects of grant submission to federal and foundation funding agencies; manages progress reports, performance, or financial reporting as required by the granting agency; monitors anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets, regularly communicates these to Finance Team, to identify and prevent potential overruns. Develops and disseminates necessary project materials to research team and partner agencies. This includes but is not limited to preparing project memos, reports, presentations, and academic papers targeting both policymakers, academic researchers and other stakeholders. Advises other research staff on project budget development, IRB procedures, and funding proposals. Supervises Project Associate(s) and provides guidance on professional development, goal setting, and lab- or organization-wide opportunities. Supports the development and/or management of policies, procedures, and standards for the Crime Lab and Education Labs. Assists with internal coordination and management of data requests to partner agencies. May conduct and manages the data analysis process to ensure proper data collection to evaluate program progress and feasibility. Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan. Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design. Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. --- Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. --- Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Experience: Experience developing and managing project budgets. Experience writing and managing amendments to initial IRB protocols. Experience developing fundraising proposals for multiple funding sources, including private foundations and federal agencies. Experience with quantitative data analysis to support the research design. Previous experience working in a research organization or managing research projects. Previous fieldwork experience. Preferred Competencies Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders. Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment. Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and research literature strongly. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor FLSA Status Exempt Pay Frequency Monthly Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Benefits Eligible Yes Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement Yes Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Statement Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. 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