Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Susan Hirt Hagen CORE

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the full-time Research and Evaluation Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities for this position will include implementation of activities within the Research and Evaluation arm of CORE, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management. Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing. This position will also assist in the development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development.

The successful candidate will possess training and experience in both quantitative and qualitative experimental methods, and strong data analysis skills using SPSS (required). The successful candidate should be proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs. Familiarity with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) is desired. The successful candidate should also excel in interpersonal communication and team building, be comfortable working independently, and have an interest in working with youth to promote positive youth development. Ability to conduct qualitative focus groups and a demonstrated background in social sciences is preferred. This is a one-year staff position with excellent chances of renewal, and reports to the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation at CORE.

Penn State Behrend is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

This position requires a bachelor's degree, master's preferred, and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required application materials are a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will be filled as soon as possible.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA ChildAbuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The mission of Susan Hirt Hagen CORE at Penn State Behrend is to cultivate a holistic, intentional, and interdisciplinary approach to positive youth development by promoting resiliency and prosocial behavior. CORE facilitates community outreach, conducts research, and provides program evaluation to support educational institutions, community agencies, and government initiatives that serve youth and the community. CORE recently moved into a brand new, $6.5 million, 12,000 square foot building at Penn State Behrend in April 2022.

CORE is part of The School of HumanitiesandSocial Sciences (H&SS). H&SS has about 65 full-time faculty members, offers nine bachelor's degrees (Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree (Applied Clinical Psychology). The school is also home to Global Cultures and Languages and the Arts. The School supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability.

Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University.We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science) and an on-campus childcare center.With 5,000 students, we retaintheambienceand the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big Ten, R1 University.We seek employees who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan areaon Lake Erie,with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service areatwo hoursfrom Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.We offer four seasonswith cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year 'round.Our summers are known forfestivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while ourwinters provide ample opportunity forsnow sports.Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region.

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