Urban Studies Program Evaluation Research Associate

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Vacation and illness hours

Long-term disability

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Associate to support program evaluation and survey research in the Center for Urban Studies.

The role involves designing evaluation plans, data collection, analysis, reporting, and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications. Candidates should have strong knowledge of social science methods and experience with large surveys, able to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing or leading program evaluation projects in academia.
• 2–4 years of experience in data collection and evaluation.
• Experience with early childhood or education programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop evaluation plans and logic models for programs.
• Design data collection protocols and manage databases.
• Lead data analysis and produce reports and policy briefs.
• Collaborate on data quality assurance and grant proposals.
• Prepare updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

Skills

Program evaluation design

Survey research methods

Data management

Statistical analysis

Team leadership

Education

PhD coursework in process (preferred)

Master's or higher in social science or related field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

Excel

Access

CATI software

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Associate to support program evaluation and survey research in the Center for Urban Studies.

The role involves designing evaluation plans, data collection, analysis, reporting, and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications. Candidates should have strong knowledge of social science methods and experience with large surveys, able to manage multiple projects.