Pro Tem Research Assistant/Project Management - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill pro tem research and project management positions. Positions are part-time, temporary, funded, and appointment up to one year with potential renewal for up to three years.

Roles involve research assistance and project management under a principal investigator. Successful candidates should have a commitment to diversity and experience working with students and staff from

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Experience coordinating public involvement and outreach with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and manage research projects under a PI.
• Coordinate project activities and timelines for planning projects.
• Engage with students, faculty, and staff to advance project goals.

Skills

Project management

Public outreach

Effective communication

Collaboration across diverse groups

Education

Master's Degree in Planning/Public Policy/Related Field

Job description

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Project Management - OpenPool

Department: DSGN IPRE

Rank: Research Assistant

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed asneeds arise.

Department Summary

For 50 years, the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement(IPRE - formerly the Community Service Center) at the University ofOregon has linked the skills, expertise, capacity, and innovationof higher education with the needs of communities and organizationsthroughout Oregon. IPRE is an interdisciplinary applied researchand experiential-learning institute at the University of Oregon.IPRE provides planning, policy, and technical assistance to Oregoncommunities.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research andEngagement seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fillperiodic vacancies for pro tem research/project managementpositions. All positions would be funding contingent, part-time,temporary assignments with an appointment of up to one year, butwith the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three yearsdepending on need, funding, and/or performance. Appointments wouldbe as research assistants, conducting research, or projectmanagement under the direction of a principal investigator.Examples of current and past projects can be found at http://ipre.uoregon.edu/

Successful candidates will have professional experience and acommitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and stafffrom diverse backgrounds. We invite applications from qualifiedcandidates who share our commitment to diversity and from membersof underrepresented groups.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Community and Regional Planning, PublicAdministration, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a relatedfield.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to efficiently manage complex planningprojects/processes.
• Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, bothorally and in writing.
• Understanding of complex long-range planning and developmentprocesses and issues.
• Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvementcoordination, public body (elected, appointed, volunteer) liaising,and small group facilitation.
• Ability to evaluate, comment on, and direct master's-levelstudent work using formal and informal assessment tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (or equivalent)certification.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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