Associate Director of the Social Innovation Center

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an Associate Director of Batten's Center for Social Innovation. The successful candidate will help to further the research goals of the Center as well as manage the logistics of the budget and maintain the partnerships of the center. This position is ideal for recent or soon-to-be graduates seeking hands-on pre-doctoral experience conducting rigorous research on climate change. Employee status (part-time or full-time) is flexible at 20-40 hours per week, though 40 hours per week is preferred. The ideal candidate will expect to spend 6-18 months in this role, contingent on satisfactory performance. The Associate Director works in partnership with the Center's Academic Director to develop relationships with partner NGOs, government offices, and private enterprises with the potential for research projects. The Associate Director manages student research assistants and writes grant proposals to further the research done at the center. The Associate Director manages the logistics, data inflow, and analysis related to the Center's research projects, and works closely with partner organizations. The anticipated start date is January 2, 2025 or as soon as possible. About the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: At UVA's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, we're committed to solving the world's toughest policy challenges. We know the complex issues of our time demand innovative, collaborative, cross-sector relationships within our walls and beyond. Our multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and emphasis on ethics reinforce our focus on how leadership works, why context matters in decision-making and which actions lead to tangible results. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, statistics, computer science, or related field. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of Stata and/or R. The following qualifications are desirable but not required: Strong knowledge of GIS is a plus. Preference will be given to applicants with experience managing and running randomized controlled trials. Experience with academic and grant writing is preferred but not required. Anticipated hiring range:

$50,000 - $58,000/annual TO APPLY: Please apply through the UVA job board and search for R0067536. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV/Resume Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position, as well as technical and research experience Contact information for 3 references *****Please combine all required application materials in the order listed above into one document and upload in the resume / cv box *** This position is fully in-person and located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per University policy. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is restricted and contingent upon continuation of funding and satisfactory performance. For additional information about the position or responsibilities, contact Dr. Molly Lipscomb at molly.lipscomb@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Academic Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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