Job Title: Research Specialist

Job Status: Full-time

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Job Summary: Under very general supervision, the Research Specialist uses specialized knowledge in research design obtained through experience and training to manage research projects at ACCESS, many of which are multi-disciplinary and multi-sector in nature. The Research Specialist plans, collects and analyzes data and writes reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver presentations on research projects and initiatives
• Develop and post research-related communications products including social media posts, flyers, etc.
• Together with communications department, create and disseminate marketing materials
• Create content and build digital presence for research projects
• Ensure recently published research is catalogued within the Russell J. Ebeid Library & Resource Center’s guidelines
• Design, executes, and interpret research projects, and perform complex workshops and data collection techniques
• May Respond to research requests and manage research projects across the organization
• May facilitate monthly meetings of the ACCESS Research Team
• May Provide administrative support for research projects, including writing progress reports, sending follow-up notes, and managing relationships with stakeholders
• May conduct original research for museum-related exhibitions
• May independently or with a team plan and execute dynamic programming and events such as trainings and conferences
• Review progress of assignments with senior management
• Balance conflicting resource and priority demands
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of Arab American, Ethnic and Middle Eastern history and current events
• Research processes in humanities, social sciences and/or public health
• Advanced knowledge of publications and literature regarding Arab Americans preferred

Skill in:

• Managing multiple, intersecting projects
• Writing effectively for a variety of audiences
• Public speaking
• Utilizing online platforms, including various social media and virtual meeting platforms
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Independently research facts and information
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects and services
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Handle logistics for a dynamic event (such as a conference)
• Create and host virtual and in-person meetings and webinars
• Take notes during meetings and write effective summaries
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Create PowerPoint and other slide-based presentations
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
  
  • Master’s degree
  • PhD preferred
• Required Disciplines:
  
  • Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Administration or related field

~or~

• At least three years of research experience. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  
  • None

Working Conditions:

Hours:Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required; Local, and in-state travel up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office