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University of Michigan Data Project Assistant in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Data Project Assistant
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that relates to this position directly. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Summary
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, the world's largest archive of social science data, is now accepting applications for two Data Project Assistants to assist with outreach, website support, and project management. One will work for theNational Addiction & HIV Data Archive Program (https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/pages/NAHDAP/index.html) (NAHDAP) and the other for theChild and Family Data Archive (https://www.childandfamilydataarchive.org/cfda/pages/cfda/index.html) (CFData).
You will report to Chelsea Samples-Steele (NAHDAP) or Rachel Huang (CFData) and work in the Perry Building.
Responsibilities*
The major responsibilities include:
Outreach and User Client Communication
You will assist with a variety of outreach-related tasks, including answering user support inquiries, reviewing and processing restricted-use applications, and contacting data users as their data use agreements are about to expire or terminate. You will also assist with data sharing activities including planning, promoting, and hosting data webinars and workshops, developing website announcements, developing and posting social media content, planning conference exhibits, and creating new dissemination-related resources.
Website Content Support
You will assist Project Managers and work with the ICPSR Web team to develop new content for the project website and keep website content updated. You will also help plan and create data resources and other website content, web announcements, and Google Analytics dashboards for monthly and quarterly reports; help expand the Bibliography of data-related resources; and conduct periodic website testing.
Project Support
You will assist Project Managers with multiple project management tasks, including: documenting and tracking project activities; creating progress and usage reports; assisting with project sponsor inquiries; reviewing deposited data and documentation to ensure deposits are complete and ready for curation; and coordinating data curation with ICPSR's Curation unit. You will also work on a variety of special assignments.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree
2+ years (1 year for Senior Level) of related experience
Experience with or general knowledge of statistical processing software such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with social science, health, or education data
User support or customer service experience
Experience working in a research setting
Experience producing content for external audiences
Underfill Statement
This posting may be filled at the Lead or Senior level, depending on qualifications.
Additional Information
ICPSR at 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; dental and vision care; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Learn more about U-M benefits. (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness)
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
248138
Working Title
Data Project Assistant
Job Title
Research Technician Lead
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Inst Soc Research
Department
ICPSR - Project Management and
Posting Begin/End Date
4/23/2024 - 5/07/2024
Salary
$47,500.00 - $53,000.00
Career Interest
Research
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