Position SummaryThe Community Evaluation Programs unit of MSU University Outreach and Engagement conducts research and evaluation projects focusing on the quality, accessibility, and impact of out-of-school time and early childhood education programs across Michigan. We have years of experience working with communities at the state and local levels to produce engaged scholarship and to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all. 

　　Primary responsibilities for the academic specialist position include research design and implementation, as well as data collection, cleaning, analysis, and presentation. The successful academic specialist will work with other team members on specific projects, though they may also work independently, as needed. They will collaborate with project sponsors and other data providers on continuous improvement of data collection to enhance the quality and cohesion of collected data and to streamline the data gathering, cleaning, and reporting processes. They will present findings and results on the project website and at various stakeholder meetings and will generate peer-reviewed publications, research briefs, and annual reports.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required DegreeDoctorate -Education, methodology or social science

　　Minimum RequirementsDoctoral degree in education, methodology, or one of the social sciences.  Extensive work experience in performing data cleaning and organization. This position requires mastery of word processing, spreadsheet, database handling and presentation software.  Great verbal and writing skills are required, as are scrupulous attention to detail and the ability to see multiple elements coming together to create one project.

　　Desired QualificationsExperiences with R, Tableau and other data visualization software desired.

　　Required Application MaterialsCover Letter

　　Resume or Curriculum Vitae

　　Names and numbers of 3 professional references

　　Review of Applications Begins On09/22/2023

　　Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

　　Websitewww.engage.msu.edu

　　MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.