Research Area Specialist Intermediate/Associate

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as one document, with your cover letter as the first page.
Summary
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, the world's largest archive of social science data, is now accepting applications for a Data Project Manager to oversee the management of the PEERS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education data hub and other related education data projects.
We are family-friendly, offering flexible work hours, and we have a diverse staff that enriches the workplace with their experience.
You will report to a Project Management and User Support Lead.
Responsibilities*
You will coordinate and monitor across all tasks in the PEERS STEM education data hub and conduct outreach to STEM education research communities to ensure they know about the resource and that it serves their needs. Responsibilities include:
Project Administration
You'll provide administrative and managerial guidance of project activities. You'll ensure that sponsor deliverables are met and on-budget, and communicate with funding organizations on activities of sponsored projects. You'll collaborate with project Principal Investigator on short and long-range planning, including creating budgets for ongoing and new/proposed projects. You'll also monitor project spending.
Data Acquisitions and Management of Confidential Data
You'll review incoming data deposits, and ensure curation work is carried out according to project's priorities and assist data producers in the successful deposit of their data. You'll collect and manage information about potential and existing data depositors, and reach out to potential and existing data depositors. You'll also implement and ensure adherence with policies for handling confidential data.
User Support and Outreach
You'll provide technical assistance to data user and develop promotional materials, coordinate conference arrangements, and present on ICPSR products and archives at conferences and through webinars. You'll ensure archival holdings are relevant to data users and that the research community is aware of products and services available from ICPSR or the project. You'll also engage with Web team and IT to develop, test, and maintain tools, systems, and websites.
Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, information science, or related field
• 4+ years (2+ years for Associate level) experience related to the responsibilities of the position
• Knowledge of current issues related to data management and archiving
• Experience with statistical applications such as SAS, SPSS, or R

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in education, social sciences, information science, or related field
• Experience with data curation and processes to prepare data for sharing with other researchers
• Knowledge of confidentiality, disclosure, and related issues regarding the distribution of social science data
• Experience in a research setting including a data archive or academic library

Underfill Statement
This posting may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level, depending on qualifications. Salary level will be based on upon experience.
Additional Information
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
243330
Working Title
Research Area Specialist Intermediate/Associate
Job Title
Research Area Specialist Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Inst Soc Research
Department
ICPSR - Project Management and
Posting Begin/End Date
1/02/2024 - 1/09/2024
Salary
$53,000.00 - $70,000.00
Career Interest
Research