Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS)

Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations (ELPF)

The mission of the UERC at the is to create reliable, usable knowledge about education in urban areas with the goal of promoting excellent schooling and improving the lives, opportunities and communities of urban residents in the Greater Kansas City community and the nation. The center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, data-rich strategies including technical assistance and consultation and rigorous research and evaluation using a range of methodological tools.

Job Description

The Urban Education Research Center (UERC) seeks a research assistant to provide research support across a variety of educational research projects. At the direction of the UERC leadership team, the research assistant will assist with research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Work with UERC leadership team to collect project data

• Data entry, data cleaning, and data management

• Assist with preparing charts, tables, graphs, or written summaries of data of data output

• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience conducting data entry and cleaning
• Demonstrated experience working with data management and analysis software such as Microsoft Excel or SPSS

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analyses
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of K-12 and postsecondary education systems
• Good oral and written communication skills

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $21.00 -$25.00/hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 52236.

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• • If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• • For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 52236 and name of the position.
• • Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on receipt. Application deadline is July 2nd.

Other Information

This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible, unranked/non academic position. As a UMKC Research Assistant you have the opportunity to expand on your education using the remarkable tuition discount for employees.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.