Position Summary

The successful candidate will work with a project team and a statewide network to assess the effectiveness of 21st Century programs in schools administered through the State Department of Education.  Primary roles will be:

Conduct focus groups both online and in person with early childhood staff, administrators, teachers, etc.  

Perform data cleaning, management, analysis, reporting and visualization.  

Communicate with community partners, including state government and non-profit agencies, local program and communities on program monitoring and outcomes. 

Other duties as assigned and within scope of state funded proposal. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -community dev, economic dev, pubic policy

Minimum Requirements

Valid Driver's license

Willingness to travel in state to conduct focus groups and other project related travel.

High level of interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent writing skills

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of statistical software such as SPSS or Tableau

Understanding of working with community groups and familial dynamics

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter 

Contact Information for 3 professional references

Together-we-will Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

02/01/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://cep.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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About Michigan State University

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