Research Associate

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Posted: 27-Jan-24

Location: Greenville, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 68260

Job Duties:

The projects and research will take place in community settings and involve advancing REI research-practice partnerships and services funded by multiple entities. The major responsibilities of the Research Associate position is to support REI programming in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring progress across all services. The Research Associate should be well-versed in research-practice partnerships, and project leadership as well as partnership development. The Research Associate should be a leader, critical thinker, and team player. Duties include but are not limited to a) leading research and community engagement projects b) maintaining data integrity and interpretation, and c) collaboration and developing partnerships.
60% Leading Research and Community Engagement Projects – This position is responsible for managing and administering planned, community-engaged programs, including planning, developing, and implementing activities, protocols, and timelines to implement and evaluate the program(s). The position will leverage considerable independent decision making to advance the assigned research project(s), ensure timelines are met, and manage program resources, including budgets. The position will monitor activities across an array of university and community partners associated with the program(s) and will identify and implement changes to trainings, communications, and procedures in consultation with the PIs and within the scope of study protocols. Example activities may include, identifying curriculum changes, addressing systems-level challenges between partners, proposing solutions to barriers, monitoring budgets, assessing appropriateness of payments for subcontracts and research participants, tracking project progress, and developing defined grant status reports. This position will mentor, assign, and monitor the work being performed by Graduate students on the assigned project(s).
20% Data Integrity and Interpretation – This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of certain phases of the assigned project(s) with limited supervision from the principal investigators and/or program lead(s). Example activities coordination of data collection including scheduling and management and the development of trend analysis to ensure projected deliverables and outcomes are on track. The research associate will be responsible for ensuring that the studies are conducted in accordance with study protocols and will oversees and lead collection methods with considerable independence. A basic knowledge of research principles/project coordination, study design, and methods of data collection and analysis are required. The position will monitor data and assess its integrity as well as perform basic statistical analyses, including interpreting results.
20% Collaboration and Relationship Development —Communicates study and project progress to partners, community contacts, and other research teams. Solves problems in systems, including connections between research team, education systems, and community agencies. Example duties may include contributing to writing reports and making presentations on research data and program collection efforts.
ECU's College of Education trains and prepares educators to work in all environments (i.e., urban, suburban, and rural) however, many of our graduates work in rural communities in eastern North Carolina. As such, these positions are focused primarily on those interested in educating, working with, and supporting those in rural environments as well as conducting research on issues pertaining to rural education.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Currently we are seeking candidates for positions in multiple disciplines across the College of Education at East Carolina University. Learn more about all the cohort positions and other vacancies by visiting the ECU College of Education Jobs Website .

Special Instructions To Application:

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master's degree; or relevant BS/BA with three years of relevant work experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Full time or Part time: Full Time

Position Location (city): Greenville

Position Number: 500488

Organizational Unit Overview:

The Rural Education Institute (REI) was established to increase awareness of the unique strengths and needs of rural schools in North Carolina. REI serves as a collaborator with rural communities to research, innovate, and widely disseminate knowledge to benefit rural schools and communities and is one of ECU's UNC System recognized institutions. REI's mission is to initiate and facilitate partnerships and research-driven innovations that enhance holistic development and opportunities for pk-16 students and their families in rural communities. REI faculty collaborate with stakeholders towards positive transformation in families and schools. REI leads the state affiliate for the National Rural Education Association, publishes one of 3 national peer-review journals in rural education research, and provides services such as professional development, program evaluation, research and design, technical assistance, and symposium support.

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