SOG Sch of Government-375100
Career Area :
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
02/05/2024
Application Deadline:
02/19/2024
Open Until Filled:
No
Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:
Assistant Director, LGWI
Appointment Type:
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:
20062041
Vacancy ID:
NF0007782
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent
FTE:
1
Hours per week:
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$65,000-$75,000
Proposed Start Date:
03/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government offers more than 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Established as the Institute of Government in 1931, the School of Government’s mission is to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials understand and improve state and local government.
The School offers a nationally ranked Master of Public Administration program – on campus and online – to prepare public service leaders. The School is also home to entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives that research, advise, and train in areas including public leadership, judicial education, technology, environmental finance, and development finance, among others.
The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
For more information about the School, visit sog.unc.edu.
Position Summary:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Local Government Workplaces Initiative (LGWI) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the only university-based center in the U.S. dedicated to local government workplace climate research. LGWI’s mission is to help local governments create great workplaces by (1) listening to employees and (2) acting on that feedback. LGWI is directed by Dr. Leisha DeHart-Davis, a professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government and National Academy of Public Administration Fellow. LGWI was originally started in 2004 at the University of Kansas’s School of Public Affairs and Administration and was formalized after Professor DeHart-Davis joined UNC. Over nearly twenty years, LGWI has surveyed, interviewed, or facilitated group discussions for nearly 16,000 employees in 35 local government organizations.
The Assistant Director of LGWI will help direct and manage research projects for the Local Government Workplaces Initiative. This person will assist in all phases of research conducted by the LGWI, including client engagement, data collection, execution of workplace climate surveys, analyses and presentation of results, and data cleaning. The Assistant Director will also support the entrepreneurial spirit of LGWI by promoting the brand and managing social media engagement strategies. This position will also have administrative and supervision responsibilities as this role will direct the work of Research Assistants.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Distributing surveys with Qualtrics and follow-up queries.
MAXQDA and SPSS for Data Analysis.
Ability to present data and results to clients and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards with Tableau.
Experience with engaging clients or stakeholders on data projects.
Familiarity with local government operations and workplace dynamics.
Experience with supervising and directing research assistants.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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