Assistant Field Supervisor - Center for Social and Behavioral Research

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa's Center for Social and Behavioral Research seeks a professional to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to collect survey data used to guide decision-making in public health and related policy areas at state and federal levels.

This term-service position offers a Monday–Friday schedule 1:00 pm–9:30 pm with some weekends, and an hourly wage starting at $19.24, with pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field required.
• An associate degree plus two years of related experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UNI faculty, staff, and students to collect survey data used to guide decision-making in public health and policy areas at state and federal levels.

Skills

Call-center experience

Applied research experience

Supervisory experience

Student experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Associate degree + 2 years related experience substituted

Job description

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Full Consideration Date: 10/22/2026

Summary

Join the UNI Center for Social and Behavioral Research, where you will collaborate with UNI faculty, staff, and students to collect survey data used to guide decision-making in public health and other policy areas at both the state and federal levels.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field required.
• An associate degree plus two years of related experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Call-center experience
• Applied research experience
• Supervisory experience
• Student experience will be considered.

Position Details

• Job Category: Professional and Scientific
• Type of Position: Term Service
• Schedule: Calendar Year; This position has a standard work schedule of Monday-Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, plus some weekends.

Compensation

• $19.24 to Commensurate
• Pay Grade: 117
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch.

UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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About the University

The University of Northern Iowa is hiring! Our continued success depends on hiring the most talented people we can. Please explore our current open positions and apply to those you feel best suit you, track your progress in the selection process, and continue to view new postings that may be of interest to you. Thank you for your interest in employment at UNI! The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. We take pride in our ranking as the #1 Public University in the Midwest. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.