Who: Roosevelt University - Office of Student Research - Policy Research Collaborative
What: the Fair Testing Housing Coordinator supports project management, research activities and administrative activities related to the “Fair Housing Compliance Testing” project.
Project management duties include assigning and tracking tester activities, and coordinating with project collaborators. Research activities include training and collecting data from Fair Housing Testers and supervising student research fellows in analytical tasks. Administrative duties include documenting tester hours, approving payments, supervising student research hours and developing and coordinating workshops and public presentations.
This is a one-year, full-time position, with the option for a second year. The position is contingent on contract funding. This project will also be carried out with staff at the John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic.
Responsibilities include:
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Director of Research, Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago)
Who: Metropolitan Planning Council
What: MPC is hiring a full-time Director of Research responsible for the oversight, execution and growth of all of the organization’s research activities. The Director of Research provides cross-organizational leadership to enable MPC to create a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous region.
MPC is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in public policy research. Strong writing, external relationship-building, project management, analytical and policy development skills are required. The ability to work in teams and lead others is essential. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple colleagues, functions and teams, both internally and externally.
The Director of Research contributes to the development of organization-wide research strategies and ensures that all research activities are advancing the goals within MPC’s annual workplan. This position supervises a Research Associate and several undergraduate and/or graduate student research interns, and shapes research products of a range of project-specific staff. Primary responsibilities include:
What: MPC is hiring a full-time Director of Research responsible for the oversight, execution and growth of all of the organization’s research activities. The Director of Research provides cross-organizational leadership to enable MPC to create a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous region.
MPC is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in public policy research. Strong writing, external relationship-building, project management, analytical and policy development skills are required. The ability to work in teams and lead others is essential. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple colleagues, functions and teams, both internally and externally.
The Director of Research contributes to the development of organization-wide research strategies and ensures that all research activities are advancing the goals within MPC’s annual workplan. This position supervises a Research Associate and several undergraduate and/or graduate student research interns, and shapes research products of a range of project-specific staff. Primary responsibilities include:
Research Associate @ The Urban Institute (DC)
Who: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute
What: The work of the Center on Metropolitan Housing and Communities (Metro) focuses on a range of issues including housing, community and economic development, and other issues affecting vulnerable populations. Responsibilities
• Develop or participate in developing research topics, proposals, and research designs
• Maintain project budgets timelines, manage grant/contract relationships and deliverables
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits, government agency offices, funders and other entities to support implementation and evaluation of innovative policies and programs
• Assist in developing subcontracts, managing subcontractor performance.
Assist with delivering training and technical assistance services to implantation partners and subcontractors as needed.
• Supervise and/or participate in data collection and analysis
• Interpret data from a policy perspective
• Supervise less senior researchers,
• Translate research for policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in writing final reports, presenting results to clients and stakeholders, drafting blogs and other technical assistance or guidance documents.
What: The work of the Center on Metropolitan Housing and Communities (Metro) focuses on a range of issues including housing, community and economic development, and other issues affecting vulnerable populations. Responsibilities
• Develop or participate in developing research topics, proposals, and research designs
• Maintain project budgets timelines, manage grant/contract relationships and deliverables
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits, government agency offices, funders and other entities to support implementation and evaluation of innovative policies and programs
• Assist in developing subcontracts, managing subcontractor performance.
Assist with delivering training and technical assistance services to implantation partners and subcontractors as needed.
• Supervise and/or participate in data collection and analysis
• Interpret data from a policy perspective
• Supervise less senior researchers,
• Translate research for policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in writing final reports, presenting results to clients and stakeholders, drafting blogs and other technical assistance or guidance documents.
Research Analyst @ The Urban Institute (DC)
Who: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute
What: The position of Research Analyst is responsible for assisting senior researchers in successfully executing defined research tasks in the policy areas most directly related to the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, such as housing and housing-related assistance programs, homelessness, demographic and population studies, urban planning and land use, community economic development, city governance and public-sector capacity, physical and environmental quality, and housing and neighborhoods as a platform for other household and societal outcomes. Responsibilities include:
• Collecting, cleaning, and performing advanced manipulation of either qualitative and/or quantitative data. This includes managing data, writing computer programs for data processing and analysis, producing and reviewing literature reviews, and conducting field work (such as interviews and site visits).
• Assisting in designing research to meet high standards of methodological rigor.
• Assisting and, on occasion, leading in reporting research findings. Including producing tables, graphics, and maps for reports, as well as writing up findings for briefs and reports.
• Overseeing logistical tasks for research proposals, internal and external research events, and research management.
• Assisting with project management tasks (such as contractual, financial, and staffing components of research projects).
• Overseeing the work of Research Assistants.
• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned.
What: The position of Research Analyst is responsible for assisting senior researchers in successfully executing defined research tasks in the policy areas most directly related to the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, such as housing and housing-related assistance programs, homelessness, demographic and population studies, urban planning and land use, community economic development, city governance and public-sector capacity, physical and environmental quality, and housing and neighborhoods as a platform for other household and societal outcomes. Responsibilities include:
• Collecting, cleaning, and performing advanced manipulation of either qualitative and/or quantitative data. This includes managing data, writing computer programs for data processing and analysis, producing and reviewing literature reviews, and conducting field work (such as interviews and site visits).
• Assisting in designing research to meet high standards of methodological rigor.
• Assisting and, on occasion, leading in reporting research findings. Including producing tables, graphics, and maps for reports, as well as writing up findings for briefs and reports.
• Overseeing logistical tasks for research proposals, internal and external research events, and research management.
• Assisting with project management tasks (such as contractual, financial, and staffing components of research projects).
• Overseeing the work of Research Assistants.
• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned.
Director, Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR), American University - Washington, D.C.
American University, School of Public Affairs
Director, Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR)
Location: Washington, DC
The School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor to serve as director of its Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR). The director will report to the Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) and will support faculty in developing innovative research projects, securing external funding to support that work, organizing multi-faculty research projects, and connecting with policymakers who can put research findings into practice. With over 60 faculty members currently engaged in public affairs research, the School of Public Affairs seeks to spur groundbreaking research that will contribute to the major public policy issues of our time. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in tapping the existing capabilities of SPA faculty and crafting funding strategies to foster research pertinent to critical policy issues. Among other things, the director will provide support for current faculty seeking external research funding, help build teams of scholars in SPA and beyond to seek major research funding, and facilitate partnerships with other research institutions.
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*Qualifications*
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, e.g., political science, criminal justice, or public policy. Prior leadership experience in grant writing or management is necessary, as is past work in a university, foundation, or research setting. Salary and benefits are competitive.
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*Application Instructions*
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive. Please submit applications via: apply.interfolio.com/26606. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, and name and contact information for three references.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of many centers of government, business, research, and arts located in the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.
Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The School’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News &World Report. Learn more about the School of Public Affairs atwww.american.edu/spa.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.
Director, Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR)
Location: Washington, DC
The School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor to serve as director of its Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR). The director will report to the Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) and will support faculty in developing innovative research projects, securing external funding to support that work, organizing multi-faculty research projects, and connecting with policymakers who can put research findings into practice. With over 60 faculty members currently engaged in public affairs research, the School of Public Affairs seeks to spur groundbreaking research that will contribute to the major public policy issues of our time. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in tapping the existing capabilities of SPA faculty and crafting funding strategies to foster research pertinent to critical policy issues. Among other things, the director will provide support for current faculty seeking external research funding, help build teams of scholars in SPA and beyond to seek major research funding, and facilitate partnerships with other research institutions.
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*Qualifications*
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, e.g., political science, criminal justice, or public policy. Prior leadership experience in grant writing or management is necessary, as is past work in a university, foundation, or research setting. Salary and benefits are competitive.
**
*Application Instructions*
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive. Please submit applications via: apply.interfolio.com/26606. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, and name and contact information for three references.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of many centers of government, business, research, and arts located in the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.
Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The School’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News &World Report. Learn more about the School of Public Affairs atwww.american.edu/spa.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.
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