[Jobs] Associate Researcher position

[Leora Lawton]

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Associate Researcher

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

 

Job Location: 

Milwaukee, WI

Job Category: 

Grants / research administration

Posted: 

August 14

 

The Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education serves as a
catalyst for American Indian education and policy initiatives, facilitating
the development of new programs, services, and research opportunities at UWM
related to American Indians in partnership with the American Indian
community. The institute is charged with carrying out a comprehensive agenda
for American Indian programming at UWM. The Institute is led by Dr. David
Beaulieu (White Earth Chippewa) a professor of education policy in UWM's
school of education.

 

Reporting to the Director of the Institute, under general supervision, this
position assists Institute staff and faculty research associates as the
Institute develops, conducts, and coordinates grants and programs sponsored
by non-profit organizations, foundations, and units of local, state,
federal, and Tribal governments. The person in this position will apply
research skill and knowledge of American Indian education to design and
implement research, service, and training programs, coordinate programs, and
prepare high quality reports.

 

Minimum Requirements: Masters degree required. Minimum of three years
experience designing and implementing research and program grants.

 

Preferred Requirements: PhD. or equivalent preferred. Degree in Education,
Social Science, or related field. Evidence of writing and successfully
receiving grant-funded projects. Experience supervising professional staff
and managing budgets. Possess problem-solving and decision-making skills
necessary to work in a team environment and the ability to manage multiple
tasks to bring projects from beginning to completion on time and within
budget.

 

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, excellent
communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently and
effectively with diverse groups of professional colleagues, and have
knowledge of national trends and best practices in providing support for
American Indian Education programs.

 

Applications will be completed online at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/9823
and must include a letter of application addressing educational and
professional level work experience as it relates to all required and
preferred qualifications, a professional resume, and the names and contact
information of three professional references. All finalists for this
position will be required to participate in a criminal records review
consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and will be required to
submit an official copy of their college transcript.

 

UWM is an AA/EEO Employer.

 

APPLY:  http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/9823 

 

Dr. Leora Lawton

Executive Director, 

Berkeley Population Center  

2538 Channing, rm 112A

(510) 643-1270 (office)

(510) 928-7572 (cell)

 

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