Specialist - Research-Fixed Term

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - East Lansing, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Specialist - Research-Fixed Term position at Michigan State University focuses on conducting research and evaluation projects related to out-of-school time and early childhood education programs across Michigan. The role emphasizes collaboration with community partners to enhance the quality and accessibility of educational programs, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will engage in research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research design and implementation for evaluation projects.
• Perform data collection, cleaning, analysis, and presentation.
• Collaborate with team members and project sponsors on specific projects.
• Enhance the quality and cohesion of collected data through continuous improvement.
• Streamline data gathering, cleaning, and reporting processes.
• Present findings on the project website and at stakeholder meetings.
• Generate peer-reviewed publications, research briefs, and annual reports.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in education, methodology, or one of the social sciences.
• Extensive work experience in performing data cleaning and organization.
• Mastery of word processing, spreadsheet, database handling, and presentation software.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with R and Tableau for data visualization.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly options.