Research Assistant, Public/Private Ventures

Posted by on January 17, 2011

Research Assistant, Public/Private Ventures

Posted on: January 5, 2011

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with the development of surveys and reviewing site-visit protocols;
• Overseeing data collection and processing (including administering surveys, coding interviews and cleaning survey data) under the direction of the senior researcher;
• Assisting the senior researcher with coordinating site visits through oral and written communication;
• Assisting with on-site interviews;
• Assisting with survey administration (under the supervision of senior staff);
• Programming statistical analyses and data cleaning using programs created by senior researchers;
• Assisting with basic quantitative data analysis;
• Producing tables summarizing data;
• Compiling literature reviews;
• Working collaboratively with the department’s administrative assistant on mass mailings of research materials and other research-related administrative tasks;
• Processing and tracking incentives;
• Assisting with report writing;
• Attending regular project team meetings; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, education, psychology, human development, economics, urban studies, women’s studies, child development, criminology or criminal justice.
• A minimum of one year of experience with evaluation or social science research.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Knowledge and Skill
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel and experience running queries and producing tables.
• Knowledge of at least one statistical package (such as SPSS, STATA or SAS) is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Sound judgment and sensitivity in working with community-based organizations, collaborative partners and program participants.
• Ability to accept direction from senior staff.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Tasks will be assigned by the project director and project staff. These tasks are expected to be completed in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• The research assistant should seek out assistance when needed from the appropriate sources (research department staff, other P/PV staff, libraries, IT department, etc.)
• Decisions regarding project management, data collection, and interactions with site or other non-P/PV staff should first be cleared with the project director or, in his or her absence, another senior researcher.

Offering excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Please email cover letter, résumé and writing sample no later than January 31, 2011 to:

Eileen Rupp
Email: resumes@ppv.org
P/PV is an equal opportunity employer.