Research Analyst

99439BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Analyst

Job Description

The ASU Office of American Initiatives (OAII) is seeking a Research Analyst. Under administrative direction, provide assistance in developing, maintaining, and analyzing data and public policy analysis based related to tribal relations and Indigenous student and faculty initiatives. This function involves considerable interaction and communication with management of units throughout the university, external agencies, and public and private sector representatives, more specifically tribal nations and communities.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Office of University Affairs

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$62,000-$70,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Experience in working on American Indian policy and/or with American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments and/or communities. (3 years)
• Experience in conducting research and writing reports on American Indian/Indigenous issues.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in relevant policy work, including excellent legal and policy writing skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of research design, methodologies, and statistics.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and tribal government agencies related to research and education funding process and regulations.
• Knowledge of academic research environment.
• Knowledge of grant writing and grant application procedures.
• Experience working with, soliciting cooperation of, and dealing effectively with people at various levels and sectors, e.g., tribal representatives, faculty, funders, philanthropy, program directors, state and federal officials, consultants, etc. 
• Experienced at writing drafts of legislative proposals and preparing speeches, correspondence, and policy papers.
• Experience working with Tribal government leadership.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Indigenous languages and cultural norms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the customs, cultures, and sovereign status to tribal nations and communities. 
• Experience in analyzing issues and developing appropriate solutions. 
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with tribal leaders, staff, community members, native students, and other stakeholders. 
• Evidence of effective communication, particularly with diverse cultural norms. 
• Experience in working collaboratively in complex organization. 
• Experience in preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner. 
• Experience in organization and time management. 
• Skill in effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience in judgment and ability to function and multi-task under pressure. 
• Experience in interact with internal and external customers. 
• Experience in applying analytical, sound decision making and independent judgment. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials, activities, and initiatives. 
• Familiarity of the University’s major initiatives, including but not limited to business, education, law, sustainability, engineering, energy, and healthcare programs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Master's degree in a related field AND one year of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of research design, methodologies, and statistics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal government agencies related to research funding process and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic research environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant writing and grant application procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analysis methods, techniques, procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical and financial tools.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in data processing systems and applications.
• Experience in preparing and summarizing data for management reports and policy decisions.
• Experience in facilitating research partnerships.
• Experience in understanding broad issues.
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of internet based research.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.