Penn State University Talent Acquisition
Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Susan Hirt Hagen CORE
Penn State University Talent Acquisition, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16501
Reference #: REQ_0000061296 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the full-time Research and Evaluation Coordinator.
Primary responsibilities for this position will include implementation of activities within the Research and Evaluation arm of CORE, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management. Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing. This position will also assist in the development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development.
The successful candidate will possess training and experience in both quantitative and qualitative experimental methods, and strong data analysis skills using SPSS (required). The successful candidate should be proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs. Familiarity with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) is desired. The successful candidate should also excel in interpersonal communication and team building, be comfortable working independently, and have an interest in working with youth to promote positive youth development. Ability to conduct qualitative focus groups and a demonstrated background in social sciences is preferred. This is a one-year staff position with excellent chances of renewal, and reports to the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation at CORE.
Penn State Behrend is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
This position requires a bachelor's degree, master's preferred, and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required application materials are a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will be filled as soon as possible.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA ChildAbuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
The mission of Susan Hirt Hagen CORE at Penn State Behrend is to cultivate a holistic, intentional, and interdisciplinary approach to positive youth development by promoting resiliency and prosocial behavior. CORE facilitates community outreach, conducts research, and provides program evaluation to support educational institutions, community agencies, and government initiatives that serve youth and the community. CORE recently moved into a brand new, $6.5 million, 12,000 square foot building at Penn State Behrend in April 2022.
CORE is part of The School of HumanitiesandSocial Sciences (H&SS). H&SS has about 65 full-time faculty members, offers nine bachelor's degrees (Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree Applied Clinical Psychology). The school is also home to Global Cultures and Languages and the Arts. The School supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability.
Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University.We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science) and an on-campus childcare center.With 5,000 students, we retaintheambienceand the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big Ten, R1 University.We seek employees who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan areaon Lake Erie,with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service areatwo hoursfrom Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.We offer four seasonswith cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year 'round.Our summers are known forfestivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while ourwinters provide ample opportunity forsnow sports.Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. * You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". * Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the full-time Research and Evaluation Coordinator.
Primary responsibilities for this position will include implementation of activities within the Research and Evaluation arm of CORE, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management. Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing. This position will also assist in the development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development.
The successful candidate will possess training and experience in both quantitative and qualitative experimental methods, and strong data analysis skills using SPSS (required). The successful candidate should be proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs. Familiarity with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) is desired. The successful candidate should also excel in interpersonal communication and team building, be comfortable working independently, and have an interest in working with youth to promote positive youth development. Ability to conduct qualitative focus groups and a demonstrated background in social sciences is preferred. This is a one-year staff position with excellent chances of renewal, and reports to the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation at CORE.
Penn State Behrend is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
This position requires a bachelor's degree, master's preferred, and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required application materials are a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will be filled as soon as possible.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA ChildAbuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
The mission of Susan Hirt Hagen CORE at Penn State Behrend is to cultivate a holistic, intentional, and interdisciplinary approach to positive youth development by promoting resiliency and prosocial behavior. CORE facilitates community outreach, conducts research, and provides program evaluation to support educational institutions, community agencies, and government initiatives that serve youth and the community. CORE recently moved into a brand new, $6.5 million, 12,000 square foot building at Penn State Behrend in April 2022.
CORE is part of The School of HumanitiesandSocial Sciences (H&SS). H&SS has about 65 full-time faculty members, offers nine bachelor's degrees (Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree Applied Clinical Psychology). The school is also home to Global Cultures and Languages and the Arts. The School supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability.
Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University.We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science) and an on-campus childcare center.With 5,000 students, we retaintheambienceand the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big Ten, R1 University.We seek employees who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan areaon Lake Erie,with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service areatwo hoursfrom Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.We offer four seasonswith cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year 'round.Our summers are known forfestivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while ourwinters provide ample opportunity forsnow sports.Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Erie, PA
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. * You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". * Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.