Senior Research Manager, HousingWorks RI

Senior Research Manager HousingWorks RI

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Reporting to the Executive Director HousingWorks RI the Senior Research Manager is responsilbe for managingall aspects of research and data analysis to inform public policy and promote dialogue about the relationship between housing and the states economic future. TheSenior Research Manager works in close partnership with all other HousingWorks RI affiliates members of the Roger Williams University community as well as internaland external partners and policy organizations.

Research and Policy

Research and write reports including the annual HWRI housing fact book issue briefs and special reports on housing and website blogs.

Manage all analysis of housing and economic data to support development of HWRI publications.

Make public presentations to local state and federal constituency groups policymakers and the media.

Oversee all research and policy fellows and interns engaged with HousingWorks RI and the Latino Policy Institute.

Collaborate with faculty on research and data analysis.

Guest lecture at courses at the University as required.

Serve as spokesperson on complex data analysis when necessary.

Engage Advisory Board members in the research conducted at HousingWorks RI.

Fund Development

Identify potential funding sources to support HWRI research.

Work with Institutional Advancement to assist in writing grant proposals and nurture potential funders.

Identify internal and external collaboration opportunities for national research grants.

Assist the Director HousingWorks in writing any reports/evaluations required by funders.

Additional Functions

Support all activities associated with the University.

Participate in committees and other projects activities or assignments as directed.

This is a grant-funded position that is contingent upon the existence and availability of external funding.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in a related field.

Five years related work experience in policy analysis and research.

Five years experience in managing a team of interns and consultantsin a collaborative environment.

Ability and experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines

Expertise with Rhode Island and federal data sources and US Census reports (American Community Survey PUMS Files Decennial Census Population Estimates program Manufacturing Construction and Mining Statistics Housing Survey and others).

Demonstrated strong analytical and statistical skills and experience with statistical applications such as DataFerrett SAS and/or SPSS.

Ability to translate data statistical information and concepts into graphical representations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a related field.

Experience with social media and use of the web as a communications tool.

Experience communicating effectively with a diverse group including peers senior officials and members of the media.

Knowledge of how housing policy intersects with other issue areas such as education health and the economy.

At the Universitys discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy visit here.

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Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume cover letter and list of three (3) professional references.

HousingWorks RI ES

Required Experience:

Manager