Research Analyst I
Job description
Broad Scope & Function
The Research Analyst I is responsible for conducting a variety of research tasks for clients of ISR. This includes conceptualizing the research problem, developing appropriate measures and instruments (questionnaires, interviews, observational schedules), supervising data collection and data entry, outlining and executing analysis, including applying appropriate statistical tests, designing tables and graphics for the display of results, and assisting in writing research reports.
Reporting Relationship
The position reports directly to and receives general supervision from the Institute Director or designee. The position may receive periodic work direction from the Research Analyst II or higher-level position. When other faculty members are directing ISR contracts, the position works with the project directors in accomplishing the research tasks within priorities set by the Institute Director or designee. This position supervises student research assistants in their performance of tasks that support projects under this person’s direction.
Benefits
- UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
- Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
- Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
- View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/UEI_Benefits-At-A-Glance-Brochure_Projects.pdf
Application Instructions
This position is open until filled with a priority review date of April 30, 2022
Please include the following with your application:
- Resume
If this document is not included, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of your application in addition to submitting your resume.
Conditions of Employment
This position is a full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited position, with a defined contribution retirement plan through TIAA. (The position is not covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.) Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding and the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee, can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Program continuation is contingent upon funding.
Sacramento State requires all campus employees, including auxiliary employees, to be fully vaccinated, including a booster, against COVID-19 unless they have a qualifying exemption.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with literature reviews and consultation with subject matter specialists in developing the scope and conduct of studies and identifying appropriate resources and data.
- Assists with the construction of questionnaires, interview schedules, and coding manuals needed to obtain primary and secondary data. This includes outlining the logic of question sets, writing questions, defining, and formatting response categories.
- Establishes methods and procedures for data collection and management. Devises coding manuals, outlines the data analysis, including data tabulation and summary procedures, appropriate statistics, and the structure of tabled outcomes.
- Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes research results.
- Presents periodic oral and written reports on the status of research projects under this person’s direction.
- Assists in writing research reports, summarizing the results and inferring policy outcomes suggested by the data.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, or related social science discipline or the equivalent combination of education and research experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of questionnaire and interview construction and knowledge of applied research design.
- Demonstrated experience with computer software programs for statistical analysis and database management.
- Demonstrated understanding of statistical and data processing techniques as they are applied in social science research.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to understand, review and analyze information to find underlying details.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to work independently.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to orally present/recommend findings suggested by the data.
- Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a related social science discipline.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (or another language).
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and research designs.
- Demonstrated experience with computer software programs for data analysis, database management, and survey administration. (e.g., NVivo, ArcGIS, SPSS, Stata, R, Qualtrics, CATI.)
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with staff, campus community, and the public. This is not a remote position.
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at Sacramento State is an interdisciplinary research center with a focus on serving the community. Our mission is to partner with local and state agencies, community-based organizations, and academic units to support their contributions to the growth and well-being of the Greater Sacramento Region and the state. As an applied research center, we work closely with our partners to customize studies to meet their organizational and community needs and produce data-informed answers to their most pressing questions. (See http://www.csus.edu/isr for examples of our current projects). We approach our research projects collaboratively and with a culturally responsive lens. Using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, ISR designs rigorous and impactful studies that contribute to public accountability, program fidelity, and the strengthening of communities. ISR is located in downtown Sacramento and employs 14 full time staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students. ISR operates with a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two in-person days in the office. ISR staff work on multiple research projects which are fast-paced and time sensitive.
Thank you so much for taking the time to apply. Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. Please do not let this discourage you from applying to our other job postings in the future. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueibenefitedjobs@csus.edu.
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