Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V

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Hiring Department:

Educational Leadership and Policy

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

RENT/LEASED SPACE

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Job Description:

To perform responsible research and administrative work involving complete responsibility for research projects. Responsible for the complete planning and scheduling of research projects and assignment of projects to staff members. Performs complete planning of research projects to be undertaken and allocates research assignments. Supervises, checks and advises the staff on progress of research work assigned from commencement through distribution of published results. Supervises organization of research facilities. Supervises and administers pre- service and in-service training programs conducted by the organization. Supervises the inquiry and consulting services provided by the organization for interest groups on and off the campus, relating to the kind of research performed. Confers with officers of various public and private organizations and institutions to discuss problems in their field requiring research or which may be the subject of current research. Conducts original research of an advanced nature in a specialized field either on an individual basis or in collaboration with other staff members or other research groups. Writes reports on the results of the individual research findings. Performs related duties as required. May make public appearances and address professional or civic organizations and other interested groups. May supervise the business and personnel operations of the particular research area.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office environment.

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Job Details:

General Notes

Mission Statement

The Center for Community College Student Engagement, a service and research initiative in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, provides important information about effective educational practice in community colleges. The Center assists institutions and policymakers in using information to promote improvements in student learning, persistence, and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and develop SAS programs and databases
• Conduct sampling for survey administration
• Respond to member colleges’ requests for data analysis, including weighting
• Perform statistical analyses and summarize results
• Participate in writing national reports
• Present findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in item development and survey updates

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a social science field earned from an accredited university with an emphasis on research methods and quantitative research, or a combination of a master’s degree with an emphasis on research methods and quantitative research and four (4) years of social science research experience
• Two (2) years of experience with SAS programming including demonstrated advanced skills using SAS BASE, data step programming, SAS Macros, and ODS
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAS/Intrnet, SAS Graph, ODS Graphics, ODS Layout, and Proc Report
• SAS advanced programming certification
• Experience working with large datasets
• Basic knowledge of (familiarity with) Python or R
• Basic understanding of computing in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of and/or experience with community colleges

Required Skills:

• Experience working with large datasets
• Ability to meet deadlines

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of (familiarity with) Python or R
• Basic understanding of computing in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of and/or experience with community colleges

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Working Conditions

Usual office environment.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• 3 examples of SAS code that clearly demonstrate advanced data step and macro language programming skills.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V

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Hiring Department:

Educational Leadership and Policy

----

Position Open To:

All Applicants

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

----

FLSA Status:

Exempt

----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

----

Location:

RENT/LEASED SPACE

----

Job Description:

To perform responsible research and administrative work involving complete responsibility for research projects. Responsible for the complete planning and scheduling of research projects and assignment of projects to staff members. Performs complete planning of research projects to be undertaken and allocates research assignments. Supervises, checks and advises the staff on progress of research work assigned from commencement through distribution of published results. Supervises organization of research facilities. Supervises and administers pre- service and in-service training programs conducted by the organization. Supervises the inquiry and consulting services provided by the organization for interest groups on and off the campus, relating to the kind of research performed. Confers with officers of various public and private organizations and institutions to discuss problems in their field requiring research or which may be the subject of current research. Conducts original research of an advanced nature in a specialized field either on an individual basis or in collaboration with other staff members or other research groups. Writes reports on the results of the individual research findings. Performs related duties as required. May make public appearances and address professional or civic organizations and other interested groups. May supervise the business and personnel operations of the particular research area.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office environment.

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Job Details:

General Notes

Mission Statement

The Center for Community College Student Engagement, a service and research initiative in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, provides important information about effective educational practice in community colleges. The Center assists institutions and policymakers in using information to promote improvements in student learning, persistence, and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and develop SAS programs and databases
• Conduct sampling for survey administration
• Respond to member colleges’ requests for data analysis, including weighting
• Perform statistical analyses and summarize results
• Participate in writing national reports
• Present findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in item development and survey updates

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a social science field earned from an accredited university with an emphasis on research methods and quantitative research, or a combination of a master’s degree with an emphasis on research methods and quantitative research and four (4) years of social science research experience
• Two (2) years of experience with SAS programming including demonstrated advanced skills using SAS BASE, data step programming, SAS Macros, and ODS
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAS/Intrnet, SAS Graph, ODS Graphics, ODS Layout, and Proc Report
• SAS advanced programming certification
• Experience working with large datasets
• Basic knowledge of (familiarity with) Python or R
• Basic understanding of computing in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of and/or experience with community colleges

Required Skills:

• Experience working with large datasets
• Ability to meet deadlines

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of (familiarity with) Python or R
• Basic understanding of computing in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of and/or experience with community colleges

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Working Conditions

Usual office environment.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• 3 examples of SAS code that clearly demonstrate advanced data step and macro language programming skills.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

----

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

----

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

----

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.