PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (UCD Center for Labor and Community Advanced Research Specialist)
University of California Davis
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Posted: 09-Nov-23
Location: Davis, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4774897
PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (UCD Center for Labor and Community Advanced Research Specialist)
Department Description
The UC Davis School of Law offers a three-year full-time program leading to the Juris Doctor Degree, a one-year program for a LL.M. (primarily foreign lawyers and judges), and combined degrees. The outstanding scholarly reputation, high ranking, small size, dedicated faculty of internationally renowned scholars, and uniquely supportive learning environment combine for an excellent legal education. The Law School consistently places among the best in the U.S. News and World Report and other law school rankings. The UC Davis Labor & Community Center builds upon and expands existing worker-centered projects on the UC Davis campus. The Labor Center will develop labor-centered, community-engaged, policy-relevant research, education and public programming that serves the labor movement and social justice struggles more broadly in the Greater Sacramento region, rural Northern California and parts of the San Joaquin Valley. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative is rooted in the belief that a vibrant labor movement is vital to redressing the range of inequities that plague workers and their loved ones. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative is committed to working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders representing trade unions, workers' organizations and other groups addressing issues that working people face as a means of not simply advancing scholarly debates about workers but on-the- ground struggles led by workers. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative will thus address both of the UC WRPI programmatic goals of capacity building for a worker-centered economy and research for the public good.
Job Summary
The Labor and Community Center of the Greater Capital Region at UC Davis Law ('Center') is seeking candidates with advanced expertise in regional labor issues and/or issues affecting vulnerable (low-wage, undocumented, gig, etc.) workers. The Center champions nonpartisan, evidence-based domestic policy solutions that improve the economic, political, and social landscape for workers in the state of California. The Center fosters innovative research, leverages policy-relevant expertise, drives civic engagement, and nurtures a leadership pipeline to propel viable policy reforms that expand opportunity for all workers. Under the direction of the Co-Directors, the Advanced Research Specialist independently executes research with multiple uses and audiences in mind, including but not limited to elected officials, legal practitioners filing complaints, policy advocates, funders, and members of the media. Works with all Center data, evaluation, and research projects and efforts, including:
Execution of surveys, interviews, and focus groups;
Data acquisition, organization, entry, and processing/cleaning;
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software, database management, use of data sets;
Develop documentation for data analysis including process, replication requirements and detailed codebooks;
Assist in preparation of human subjects/IRB applications when needed;
Production of high-quality data visualizations, charts, tables, and spreadsheets. Conduct data cleaning, coding, merging and management of large data sets and institute organizational research processes and procedures on this subject. Authors the production of high-quality written reports, research briefs, research memos, fact sheets, presentations, and other communications materials.
This includes:
Prepare data displays (e.g. charts, graphs, and tables) and summarize methods, results and findings;
Prepare and write sections of reports, proposals, and other documents with fluency and precision;
Review reports for inaccuracies, inconsistency or lack of clarity;
Provide clear recommendations for appropriate treatment of errors in public reporting and analysis;
Prepare report recommendations for treatment of data errors and correct data errors.
Makes oral group presentations to policy makers, press, academics to explain the methods and the meaning of the work being performed. Travel to conferences and briefings, present findings of research and recommendations for policy changes. Assists with the design of quantitative data analysis strategies in collaboration with Center executives and staff. Manages the timely and quality editing of each article/publication. Works with co-directors to perform reviews and greenlight publications. Publicizes and disseminates the release of content as it is issued (print and digital).
One-year contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to career based on available funding.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SCHOOL OF LAW-DEANS OFFICE IS ALSO RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (UCD Center for Labor and Community - Research Specialist) BASED ON LICENSURE/ AND EXPERIENCE. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE POSITION BASED ON LICENSURE/ AND EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN THE PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 (UCD Center for Labor and Community - Research Specialist) POSITION - APPLY TO JOB ID # 60438 BY 12/22/2023 TO BE CONSIDERED.
Position Information
Apply by Date
12/22/2023
Salary Range
$65,100.00 - $116,700.00 /annual
Appointment Type
Contract
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, Ca
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged sitting and use of keyboard.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Visit off-site events and meetings, providing own transportation.
Work a flexible schedule, including some travel, and occasional evenings/nights and weekends.
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
A MA or terminal degree in Social Science, Law or Humanities and/or equivalent experience/training.
Advanced experience writing peer-reviewed social science articles, mastery of quantitative data analysis and statistical analysis.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Demonstrated exceptional abilities at writing, reporting and copy editing. This includes the ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct documents and materials for academic and public consumption.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with academic leaders; university administrators, faculty, staff, students; volunteers; campus donors and prospects project funders and their representatives; and the general public to advance the Center's goals and meet objectives.
Expertise in U.S. and/or international labor movements, and/or racial and economic justice organizations and campaigns.
Ability to manage workload effectively and complete assignments promptly amid conflicting demands, multiple deadlines, competing requirements, and changing priorities.
Skills to prepare data presentation and marketing materials based on intended audience (colleagues, faculty, students, employers, etc.). Advanced computer skills in Microsoft and Mac environment, including, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education/Experience:
Experience in institutional research in higher education.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Demonstrated working knowledge of state and local government, community, academic leaders and policy-makers.
Analytical skills to evaluate operations and client needs and develop information and applications responsive to those needs. A high level of research analysis and judgment required to clean data, oversee software programming and web development, and coordinate collaborative relationships.
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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