Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator

Work with dynamic teams on a variety of public policy projects, including those in behavioral health, public participation, and other applied social sciences endeavors. Will assist others to conduct and facilitate research, coordinate certain aspects of projects and certain stakeholder involvement processes, collect and analyze data, assist with writing reports, and assist with presenting findings that impact state, local and federal policy. Some travel required. Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

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Minimum Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience. Proficiency with word processing, spread sheets, databases, email, and online research required. Ability and attitude to provide excellent customer service required; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of individuals (from the University as well as those outside the University e.g., government officials) required; ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff as well as external parties to organize the various components needed to run and conclude major projects required; ability to coordinate workflow and relieve management of administrative detail; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects required, ability to assemble and analyze fairly complex information; ability to deal with last-minute deadlines; excellent creative problem solving skills required; excellent organizational skills, flexible, proactive, confident, resourceful, efficient, assertive, and attention to detail required. All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a DMV background check authorizing them to operate university vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience working with policy makers and other stakeholders, problem solving and decision making, working independently with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor and internal team members informed, and providing excellent customer relations. Experience using Adobe Acrobat, and website maintenance preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required - Yes

Physical Required - No

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. - No

Criminal History Background Check Required - Yes

Posted Salary - $19.952/hr minimum

How to Apply - Click on "Apply for this Job." You will then either create an application or edit your current application that on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact - Sandy Airan, View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Category (old) - Office/Service

Job Type - Full-Time

Work Location (City, State) - Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? - Yes

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