Posting Number SAECC3759 Advertised Title Research Associate II Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L18682 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Center Research Education Policy Minimum Position Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant area with three years of experience.

Special Conditions

Desired Qualifications

PhD. in Educational Research or Policy, Psychology, Education, Human/Child Development, or related social science fields.

This is a Limited Grant-Funded position contingent upon funding availability.

The Center is also particularly interested in candidates with experience working with or in K-12 schools. The successful applicant will have strong communication skills, work collaboratively on teams and independently, be adept at multi-tasking and work towards obtaining funding opportunities.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:30pm

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date 04/05/2024 Closing Date 04/21/2024 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Guides instrument development and data collection activities

Conducts both quantitative and qualitative data collection, cleaning, and analyses

Supervises and mentors research staff and graduate assistants

Participates in dissemination at conferences and peer-reviewed publications

Represents CREP and UofM in collaborations with partners at all levels, both inside and

outside of the University

Participates in quality control processes for all Center initiatives

University sponsored travel may be required, as clients/projects need

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised

May supervise graduate assistants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Skill in collecting and analyzing data.

Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.

Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)