Research Specialist - Institut

University Enterprises Inc. (UEI) is seeking a Research Specialist for the Institute for Social Research at Sac State . The Institute for Social Research at Sacramento State University is an interdisciplinary center, with year-round full-time staff in addition to employing graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Institute contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and university partners to design and implement applied social science research studies. The Institute offers expertise in program and policy evaluations, survey research, needs assessments, and other quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The Institute is located at Sacramento State downtown location, and we routinely collaborate with faculty, other university centers, and colleges to conduct our work. Our applied research studies have contributed to public accountability, program fidelity, and the strengthening of communities for over 30 years. UEI offers an excellent benefits package which includes: UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service Paid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/month Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month Paid Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as the CSUS campus is closed Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage This position is open until filled with a priority review date of February 18, 2022 . Pay Rate: $5,483 - $8,224 per month Sacramento State University requires all campus employees, including auxiliary employees, to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a qualifying exemption. Position Overview: The Research Specialist is responsible for managing complex and/or multi-year applied research projects and providing methodological expertise in research design and project implementation. Tasks associated with this responsibility include: working with clients to identify research questions; making recommendations regarding the most appropriate research and sampling designs; developing an evaluation/research methodology, work plan and budget development that meets clien