Research Associate, CECH Impact Accelerator

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

The Impact Accelerator, facilitated by the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH), was created to support the creation of evidence-based, research-driven, real-world solutions that make a difference in the community.  The Impact Accelerator is designed to support CECH and University faculty, staff, and students in seeking external funding and serves as the College’s research development office.  This infrastructure also assists in increasing collaborative funding opportunities with our campus and community partners.

The Impact Accelerator is searching for a Research Associate. The Research Associate will assist the Impact Accelerator team in supporting the University of Cincinnati (UC) to increase external funding.  This position will assist with the research and grant proposal development within CECH and the UC community. The selected candidate will work closely with the Impact Accelerator, 1819, and University grant teams as well as other internal and external stakeholders to prepare proposals and provide training and technical assistance for faculty, staff, and students.

Selected candidates will report directly to the Research Director in the Impact Accelerator within the CECH Dean’s Office.  Funding for this position is based upon the availability of external funds. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

• ​​​Assist University faculty, staff, and students in grant writing and preparing grant proposal materials.
• Assist University faculty, staff, and students in research development and planning.
• Participate/assist in writing a variety of professional documents (technical reports; grant proposals; meeting notes; annual reports).
• Connect researchers with internal and external partners to create long-lasting collaborations.
• Create and implement grant and research-related trainings and materials for faculty, staff and students.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts, dissemination plans, and presentations of research results.
• This position may supervise student workers.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.  This job description can be changed at any time.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Two (2) years of experience in research and/or grant proposal development.

• Experience working with business and/or industry partners.
• Master’s degree in a business-related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a social science-related discipline.
• Experience in developing grant proposals and obtaining funded projects in response to competitive requests for application/proposals.
• Strong written/oral communication skills: prior demonstrated research and report generation from which action, policy or system change was an outcome; comfortable with public speaking and meeting facilitation; and ability to write impeccably in a variety of styles.
• Excellent administrative and project management skills, particularly in an environment with competing demands and overlapping projects: ability to work independently, take initiative, establish and accomplish priorities when faced with multiple tasks, work with and without deadlines, pay close attention to details and logistics.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with a wide array of constituencies and personalities, commitment and flexibility at all times.

Please complete an online application. Applicants are required to also submit: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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