Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title | Gambling Research and Policy Initiative Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate |
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Position Number | 500501 |
Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
Department | AAH Criminal Justice Criminology |
Department Homepage | https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/grpi/ |
Advertising Department | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPT OF |
Division | Academic Affairs |
Classification Title | Assistant Director |
Working Title | Gambling Research and Policy Initiative Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
Recruitment Range | $40,718 - $49,500 |
Position Location (City) | Greenville |
Position Type | Non-Faculty |
Job Category | Non-Faculty Instructional & Research |
Organizational Unit Overview | The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI) is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology with the overall goal to conduct research on gambling awareness, behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms, including regular North Carolina gambling behavior and risk prevalence studies, state/national/international studies focused on marginalized groups, and other studies aimed at filling research gaps. |
Job Duties | The Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate will report to the GRPI Director, working closely with the organizational team to execute and conduct research with established timelines and milestones. The role of the Assistant Director & Senior Research Associate is to provide day-to-day oversight for research reporting and accountability, assist with supervision of GRPI employees, and participate in GRPI research activities. This position will be charged with the design, development, and operation of external and internal reporting. This position should expect active involvement with data quality efforts and associated interoffice and intra-office collaboration. Administration, Supervision, & Leadership (40%) (essential)
Research, Data Integrity, & Management (35%) (essential)
Writing (20%) (essential)
Presentations (5%) (non-essential)
Contingent upon the availability of funds. |
Minimum Education/Experience | Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization with at least 3 years of research, leadership, and/or project management experience; will accept a relevant bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of SPSS and/or Stata quantitative statistical programs and research tertions. Experience in managing and querying large datasets and analyzing and interpreting results, using software tools appropriate to the project. Strong written and oral communication skills and experience conveying research for non-research-oriented audiences. |
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Experience in a research and/or academic setting with supervisory training and/or experience. Experience with researching gambling-related issues and/or demonstrated interest in addiction research. Experience working with higher education or work in a non-profit environment with a data-related position. Excellent public relations skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large. Experience in successfully building data modeling and visualization tools and proficiency with data visualization tools. Experience writing data manuals, codebooks, or other means of data documentation and visualization. Solid organizational skills with great attention to detail. Skilled at managing multiple projects, tracking, and resolving complex issues as they occur. Research presentation experience. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize requests. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision/instructions. High-level organizational, leadership, and analytical skills. Ability to use initiative and exercise good judgment in the decisions that represent the work of the GRPI. Ability to be a critical thinker, be adaptable and flexible, have a strong work ethic, and have excellent time management skills. |
Special Instructions to Applicant | Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 500501. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for at least three current references. Official transcripts and three official letters of reference are required upon employment. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. |
Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
Job Open Date | 03/18/2024 |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | |
Initial Screening Begins | 04/02/2024 |
Rank Level | |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69612 |
AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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