Associate Director of Research Operations

Department
 

Harris CHPPP/BIP Lab Sub Group

About the Department
 

Why Policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact.

Job Summary
 

The Associate Director of Research Operations, will provide strategic leadership for the Center of Human Potential and Public Policy (CHPPP) and its research, housed at the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (BIP Lab). Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the BIP Lab, the position has overall responsibility for managing research implementation with a particular focus on research implementation partnerships, implementation science, and data collection at the BIP Lab. This position also supervises a project team, overseeing the planning and implementation of research projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and lab administration: leads project team in the implementation of research and programming; troubleshoots issues with project teams; advises on data collection strategy; supports research design; provides expert guidance on IRB protocols; manages controlled trial registration submissions; leads research implementation protocols, presentations, and workshops for full lab team.

• Data management and dissemination: ensures adherence to highest standards of data security and storage; conducts quality assurance/auditing on research protocol; manages process for making data publicly available; build data systems and protocol in consultation with PhD team.

• Grant administration: supports reporting to sponsors; drafts programmatic reports/memos.

• Partnerships: develops strategic research implementation partnerships; meets with organizations and students interested in CHPPP/BIP Lab’s research; leads written and verbal reports and presentations to potential and existing research partners; leads strategic partner recruitment across projects, supports preparation of study specific promotional materials.

• Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.

• Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.

• Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (psychology, public policy, sociology, education, or related social science discipline). 
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Project management.
• 5 years experience with research design and implementation, data management, and procedures of a university IRB.
• 5 years experience working with community-based organizations and with racially/ethnically diverse populations.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent team player – collaborative, reliable, ability to receive and give constructive feedback, flexible, supportive.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment, prioritize, and work under pressure during high volume times.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and creative in problem-solving.
• Experience with research design and implementation.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and with racially/ethnically diverse populations preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skill.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (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

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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