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Recruitment/Posting Title Quantitative Researcher Department Cornwall Ctr Metro Studies Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies is seeking to hire a part-time (10-30hrs/week), temporary Quantitative Researcherto conduct short-term data analytics and research projects (multiple positions available). Projects range from 2-4 months. Projects include:
1. Analyzing student, school, and district level education data on specified topic areas and writing reports (e.g., enrollment patterns and outcomes in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, identifying and understanding positive outlier districts and schools)
2. Data preparation and data visualization for an online data hub with community data
3. Data preparation, data visualization, and writing a landscape scan report with community data
The Researcher will conduct quantitative data collection and cleaning, data management, data mining, statistical modeling, and/or develop data visualizations and dashboards. The Researcher will also write reports for stakeholders and the public.
The Quantitative Researcher will work on projects involving large-scale, longitudinal education administrative data, Census data, and other data sources. Strong quantitative skills, data management and maintenance of databases, experience working with complex datasets from multiple sources, and experience working on applied research projects are essential.
The quantitative Researcher will contribute to planning and presenting at the Center's research convenings or other dissemination activities. The Researcher must be committed to using research as tool for achieving equity. Experience with place-based research would be very advantageous as would familiarity with research on school and community change and funding. Cornwall quantitative projects are in partnership with various local and state stakeholder groups and focus on numerous topics in K-12 education and community research.
As a major public university in New Jersey's largest city, Rutgers University-Newark provides students with the knowledge and preparation necessary for leadership roles in an increasingly complex society, with particular attention to its public mission and building a civic dialogue. The campus is the most diverse national university in the United States and is ranked twelfth among doctoral degree-granting small universities in the country. Total enrollment is more than 13,000 students. The Cornwall Center is one manifestation of the University's commitment to building, in partnership with residents, a more vibrant community. Its specific mission is conducting research and demonstration projects that improve the quality of life in metropolitan New Jersey, especially for the most vulnerable residents.
Position Status Posting Number 23FA0441 Posting Open Date 02/09/2024 Posting Close Date 03/31/2024 Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Master's degree preferably in public policy, education, sociology, economics, public administration, or a related field and substantial (3 years or more) relevant experience with clear evidence of effectiveness.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Position requires a person with excellent organizational talents, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse interests in a spirit of cooperation. Strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision are essential.
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Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://rutgers-sb.peopleadmin.com/postings/199131 Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings
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