University of Southern California
Project Researcher
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Research Project Administrator
The Project Researcher will be part of a growing team at the USC EdPolicy Hub at the USC Rossier School of Education. The "Hub" collaborates with Southern California schools, education systems, and community colleges to co-design and conduct relevant research that will help partners navigate challenges and improve outcomes and equity for students across the region through research and evidence.
In pursuit of this end, the Hub both conducts cutting-edge research on critical topics for the field and develops research networks that can answer questions for and better support education leaders throughout the region. The Project Researcher will be a critical part of our team, helping education leaders in the region learn what's working and what's not.
We are seeking an independent, organized Project Researcher to support the research work of the Hub who is motivated by our mission of improving education outcomes for all students in Southern California.
Principal duties and responsibilities:The Project Researcher will typically work across 1-3 projects with faculty and senior researchers at USC and (sometimes) other institutions. Specific responsibilities include:Responsible for subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities and follow-up of enrolledInterviews subjects and codes findingsOrganizes, schedules, and/or tracks assessments/surveys/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol complianceDrafts sections of reports, correspondence and other materials, as needed or required.Collects data for research studies following established data collection and management procedures.Conducts literature reviews and background research as neededPerforms descriptive analyses on data collected for studyWrites up findings and drafts sections of Hub reportsFacilitates education agency personnel in unpacking findings from analysesBasic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, education policy, social science, or a related field. Three years of related experience, up to two of which may be relevant coursework or experience gained as a student.
Previous research experience or data experience as part of a team (for instance through a research assistantship or a job).Previous experience with interviewing and qualitative data collection.Experience with Stata or R.Fluency in Spanish preferred.Master's degree strongly preferred.Any applicant wishing to be considered for this position must indicate that they meet all of the basic requirements in either the cover letter or resume.
This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation.
The salary range range for this position is $78,000-$85,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:
ResumeA cover letter (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the "upload" button in the same section where you attach your resume.)Minimum Education: Master's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and project administration experience in specialized field represented by project.
USC is a smoke-free environment
USC 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, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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The Project Researcher will be part of a growing team at the USC EdPolicy Hub at the USC Rossier School of Education. The "Hub" collaborates with Southern California schools, education systems, and community colleges to co-design and conduct relevant research that will help partners navigate challenges and improve outcomes and equity for students across the region through research and evidence.
In pursuit of this end, the Hub both conducts cutting-edge research on critical topics for the field and develops research networks that can answer questions for and better support education leaders throughout the region. The Project Researcher will be a critical part of our team, helping education leaders in the region learn what's working and what's not.
We are seeking an independent, organized Project Researcher to support the research work of the Hub who is motivated by our mission of improving education outcomes for all students in Southern California.
Principal duties and responsibilities:The Project Researcher will typically work across 1-3 projects with faculty and senior researchers at USC and (sometimes) other institutions. Specific responsibilities include:Responsible for subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities and follow-up of enrolledInterviews subjects and codes findingsOrganizes, schedules, and/or tracks assessments/surveys/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol complianceDrafts sections of reports, correspondence and other materials, as needed or required.Collects data for research studies following established data collection and management procedures.Conducts literature reviews and background research as neededPerforms descriptive analyses on data collected for studyWrites up findings and drafts sections of Hub reportsFacilitates education agency personnel in unpacking findings from analysesBasic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, education policy, social science, or a related field. Three years of related experience, up to two of which may be relevant coursework or experience gained as a student.
Previous research experience or data experience as part of a team (for instance through a research assistantship or a job).Previous experience with interviewing and qualitative data collection.Experience with Stata or R.Fluency in Spanish preferred.Master's degree strongly preferred.Any applicant wishing to be considered for this position must indicate that they meet all of the basic requirements in either the cover letter or resume.
This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation.
The salary range range for this position is $78,000-$85,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:
ResumeA cover letter (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the "upload" button in the same section where you attach your resume.)Minimum Education: Master's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and project administration experience in specialized field represented by project.
USC is a smoke-free environment
USC 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, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security ReportAffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity PlanPay Transparency Non-DiscriminationUSC is an E-Verify EmployerDigital Accessibility
If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$113225.htmld