Research Professional III
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S12390P
Working Title
Research Professional III
Department
PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Who We Are
As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university's overarching public service mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government's role in its success, is at the heart of UGA's land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.
We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.
Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.
Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments .... We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It's our purpose.
We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service - building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.
Our Culture - How We Operate
We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia's governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.
College/Unit/Department website
www.CVIOG.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
07/19/2024
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date
01/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Information
Classification Title
Research Professional AD
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
*Demonstrated experience with producing data visualization in Adobe CreativeCloud
*Experience developing data visualization for a general audience
*Background in visual arts
*Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI
*Research interests in the area of demographic analysis, housing and community development, or workforce development
*Familiarity with ArcPro and ArcGIS Online
*Familiarity with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing secondary data sources
Position Summary
The Research Professional III will help communities, local governments, and state agencies utilize data to make effective decisions through visualizations, presentations, and reports. This position will focus on collecting, cleaning, analyzing, visualizing, and communicating various forms of data (demographic, economic, housing, labor market, and education) for applied demography and geography, workforce and economic development, housing and community development, and related quantitative social sciences.
This position will be expected to conceptualize, conduct background research/literature reviews, collect quantitative and qualitative data, conduct primary/secondary research (e.g., interviews, data analysis, case studies, scans of academic literature), turn the data into a final product, edit the product, and develop multiple ways to communicate the work (e.g., written report, executive summaries, interactive visualizations, presentation, slides).
The Research Professional III will be charged with leading applied research projects such as data packets, white papers, demographic/economic analyses, and special studies. The role will involve day-to-day independence to manage ongoing data projects and tasks (e.g., tasks that are part of a larger faculty led sponsored contract or grant). This position will focus on creating and enhancing data visualizations such as graphs, tables, and maps using Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, R, Arc Pro and Microsoft Office. There will also be opportunities to learn and work with Microsoft's Power BI and ArcGIS Online. They will coordinate with faculty members, staff members, graduate research assistants, and others that may be contributors to the project to ensure deadlines are met and project completion.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Ability to visualize and manage data to support various projects in the Workforce and Economic Development Division. T
• Demonstrated technical command of developing data visualizations using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar graphic arts software.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, competent in a statistical computing application (e.g., R, Python, or Julia), GIS , and have experience developing and administering Qualtrics surveys.
• Possess a high-level of soft skills, superb customer service skills and be comfortable in various situations
• Good writing skills and the ability to conceptualize a data report based on the client's needs and project goals.
• Superb customer service skills, ability to work independently, ability to be flexible and willing to travel around the state occasionally
• Knowledgeable of data management and visualization, comfortable with high levels of ambiguity, and capable of drafting project reports from many data sources.
• A commitment to the Institute of Government's public service mission.
• High-level of willingness to engage in training and learning opportunities to develop skill sets related to all things data visualization for community and social science projects.
Physical Demands
• Sitting at a computer for long lengths of time.
• Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment (e.g. 25 pounds)
• Walking between rooms and/or standing for hours at a time.
• Some in-state travel.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• Manage ongoing data projects by collecting, preparing, analyzing, and visualizing demographic, labor market, education, and economic data in support of client projects. Visualizations will be charts, tables, maps, and other appropriate formats. (These will be both static and interactive visualizations).
• Enhance publication and presentation-level data visualizations such as charts, tables, and maps for various applied social science projects, instructional materials, and other internal and public-facing documents using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Percentage of time
50
Duties/Responsibilities
• Lead efforts to manage and draft various data-driven publication and presentation products such as data packets, final reports, presentations, executive summaries, white papers, and other written documents.
Percentage of time
30
Duties/Responsibilities
• Assist with various project management and research tasks for Workforce and Economic Development Division projects, including working across divisions at the Institute of Government on public-facing products.
Percentage of time
20
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open