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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Research Coordinator
Job Summary:
This position will provide support to the University of Wisconsin Survey Center Mail and Data Entry (M&DE) Supervisor for all M&DE projects in that department. The M&DE department provides mail and data entry services for all University of Wisconsin Survey Center projects. This includes preparation and assembly of complex mailings, handling and tracking monetary incentives and postage, CASES instrument debugging, data entry into Access databases, and planning and organization of the various projects in the field that utilize self-administered questionnaires. In addition, this position will be responsible for receipt and updating of returned questionnaires in the project database, respondent contact information updating, and other administrative tasks. The position serves as a backup to the M&DE department Supervisor and will share responsibility in meeting M&DE production goals and overseeing quality control. Proficiency in Access, including ability to develop queries is desired but not required. As a Lead Worker this position regularly oversees and assigns work to Student Hourly production staff. Managing daily work assignments, training on project protocols, answering questions from production staff, and maintaining production schedules are part of the daily tasks of this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Serve in the capacity of Lead Worker for the UW Survey Center, including overseeing other Research Coordinators performing social science data collection.
- Tracks supply and equipment inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for research supplies, equipment, and facilities
- Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives
- Assists with conducting experiments or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results according to established protocols
- Maintains organization of research records according to established policies and procedures
Department:
College of Letters & Science | UW-Survey Center
Compensation:
The typical starting salary for this position is $19.95 per hour ($41,496 annually) depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position $19.83 - $36.88 per hour ($41,244- $76,714 annually). Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in detail-oriented work
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as assembly of letters for social science research in a consistent and timely manner that allows us to meet project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a mail room setting, in survey research, incentive handling
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum
How to Apply:
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-Resume
-Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter
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Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Magda Danielson, madnielson4@wisc.edu, 608-890-0111
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