Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Institute for Social Research

SALARY: Full range: $23.78-$35.68 per year ($49,462-$74,214 per year) ; Anticipated hiring range: $23.78-$29.73 per hour ($49,462 - $61,838 per year)

TYPE: Full-Time / Benefited / Non-Exempt / Hourly / Hybrid

REQUISITION: 705328132

JOB SUMMARY

Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a growing, interdisciplinary applied research center situated at Sacramento State's Downtown School. With a rich 35-year history, ISR specializes in conducting program evaluations and research studies for state and local agencies, community organizations, private foundations, and academic institutions. Comprised of 18 professional staff and student research assistants, ISRs mission is to be a public research partner to those organizations and agencies who are working to improve the lives of residents across the greater Sacramento region. 

The Research Associate I is responsible for conducting a variety of research tasks for clients of ISR.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize the research problem and develop appropriate measures and instruments (questionnaires, interviews, observational schedules).
• Supervise data collection and data entry.
• Outline and execute analysis, including applying appropriate statistical tests.
• Design tables and graphics for the display of results.
• Assisting in writing research reports.

BENEFITS : UEI offers a premier benefits package designed for long-term well-being and work-life balance:

• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day as the CSUS campus is closed
• Excellent medical benefits 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento States on-campus fitness center
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, or related social science discipline or the equivalent combination of education and research experience.
2. Demonstrated understanding of questionnaire and interview construction and knowledge of applied research design.
3. Demonstrated experience with computer software programs for statistical analysis and database management.
4. Demonstrated understanding of statistical and data processing techniques as they are applied in social science research.
5. Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to understand, review and analyze information to find underlying details.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables.
7. Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to work independently.
8. Excellent writing skills with the ability to orally present/recommend findings suggested by the data.
9. Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check. Must continue to meet the established standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters Degree in a related social science discipline.
2. Bilingual in English and Spanish (or another language).
3. Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and research designs.
4. Demonstrated experience with computer software programs for data analysis, database management, and survey administration. (e.g., NVivo, ArcGIS, SPSS, Stata, R, Qualtrics, CATI.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited position that is covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

FILING DEADLINE: August 3, 2026

APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, you must apply through our secure portal: Applicants who apply outside of this link will not be considered.

Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises. University Enterprises operates commercial enterprises on the California State University, Sacramento campus; it is responsible for grant and contract management and fiscal services for University research and sponsored programs and provides fiscal services to University related agencies and activities. University Enterprises is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors in conformance with the appropriate State of California codes and policy directives of the Board of Trustees and the campus administration.

University Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of University Enterprises that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotions will be on a basis of qualifications of the individual for the position being filled, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age (over 40 years), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (diagnosis or history of cancer)*, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Any persons who feel that they have been discriminated against in connection with an application for employment should contact University Enterprises' Director of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. *As defined in Section 12926(F), Government Code 12990.

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