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Research Analyst (National Resource Center on Native American Aging)

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$45,000 plus/year

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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Hiring Department: Center for Rural Health at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences  

Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $45,000 plus/year (salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience).  This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position.

Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm  May require occasional work outside of standard hours due to business travel.  Working from home or remotely is not an available option for this position. 



For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.
 

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Position Details:    A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of North Dakota is seeking an experienced and talented individual to serve as Research Analyst. This position will work as part of the Center for Rural Health’s team assigned to support the National Resource Center on Native American Aging project and the Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey.  The position reports to the Program Director and is grant-funded.

Additional information about the CRH can be viewed at:  http://ruralhealth.und.edu/

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Plan, coordinate, conduct research activities.
  • Provide research technical assistance and program support.
  • Information dissemination and expansion of knowledge base.

 

Required Competencies:

 

  • Ability to apply creativity and logic to generate solutions and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and achieving project objectives.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with project staff to meet goals and be dedicated to quality work.
  • Knowledge of data collection and entry, survey construction, data interpretation and analysis, and report writing.  Experience may be related to academic coursework. 
  • Must have solid skills and understanding of syntax-based statistical software with preference given to SPSS.  Possess capacity to quickly learn new computer programs and technology.   Experience with SAS, STATA, R or equivalent is a plus. 
  • Familiarity with the internet and search engines (e.g. PubMed and internet survey tools).
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with principal investigators and project staff to meet shared goals and be dedicated to quality work.  
  • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and to work both independently and as a part of a team.  
  • Must be able to travel occasionally to national, regional, or local events/meetings.
  • The ideal candidate for this job will have experience that demonstrates sucessfull working relationships and/or other on-work connections and interactions with Native American populations. 


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Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in public administration, public health, research methodology, sociology, or health related field.  Will consider other degrees with applicable experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint. 
  • Applicant must provide a statement in cover letter that details their research and/or research support experience.  This can be a combination of work experience and experience related to academic coursework.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Satisfactory criminal history records check.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Native elder issues, policy, aging health research, grant-writing experience.
  • Experience presenting information to large and small groups. 
  • Higher education work experience.
  • Experience working with an optical scanner.
  • Grant program coordination.



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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.
 
 

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

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264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
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58202
United States

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