Research Coordinator, Senior

Location: Economic Policy Institute

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608298

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

This position is a key part of Economic Policy Institute's research team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring complex research activities that support EPI's mission. The role ensures the successful execution of research projects by managing administrative and logistical tasks while serving as the primary point of contact for research operations. Additionally, the position may contribute to advanced research efforts through data collection, analysis, and interpretation, helping to inform policy discussions and drive impactful research outcomes.

Research Coordination - 25%

• Plans and coordinates the day-to-day initiation and operation of research and data collection activities for EPI's research team.
• Monitors the progress of research initiatives, develops and maintains records of ongoing projects, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports to support EPI's policy research.

Administrative Support - 20%

• Serves as the primary administrative point of contact for EPI's internal research staff and acts as an operational liaison for external research organizations, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Assists with providing administrative and fiscal support, including budget establishment and financial reporting, to ensure compliance with EPI's objectives.

Data Management & Analysis - 20%

• Plans, implements, and maintains data collection and analysis systems to support EPI's research projects.
• Coordinates and supports the collection, management, and analysis of economic and policy-related data, applying advanced methods to inform EPI's research and policy recommendations.

Logistical Coordination - 15%

• Establishes and coordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects, events, and outreach activities.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of technical support staff involved in research execution and policy analysis.

Grant and Proposal Support - 10%

• Assists in the development and writing of grant proposals and/or business plans to secure funding for EPI's research projects and policy initiatives.

Supervision & Mentorship - 5%

• Direct the work of, mentor, and/or evaluate paid research assistants, students, or other research support staff involved in EPI's projects.

Other -5%

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of EPI's research and policy initiatives.

Work Environment

• This the position may require travel to Arizona's rural, tribal, and northern communities to collect data, conduct outreach activities, and establish logistical arrangements for research subjects, aligning with EPI's mission to support these communities through data collection, quantitative research, and community outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in data analytics, economics, urban development, or relative area of assignment.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with Tableau.
• Experience with feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis.
• Experience with statistical modeling and artificial intelligence (AI).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of economic research principles and technique.
• Advanced knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis, with an emphasis on economic and policy research.
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant research discipline.
• Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to the conduct of research.
• Database management knowledge
• SQL expertise
• Proficiency in IMPLAN
• Python programming

Skills

• Advanced technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting economic research procedures, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong project management skills to oversee complex research initiatives with multiple components.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including community stakeholders.
• Project management skills

Abilities

• Monitors and coordinates complex research activities with multiple components.
• Balances competing priorities and makes decisions regarding resource allocation.
• Organizes data and information and supports analysis; may conduct independent analysis or review.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including external parties.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

March 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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