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Northern Illinois University
  • Position Number: 2687549
  • Location: DeKalb, IL
  • Position Type: Laboratory and Research


Research Associate for Economic Development Team Center for Government Studies - Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development (35632)

Primary Function:
OERD employees regularly represent the university and the division on significant issues and policy initiatives. To do this requires excellent communication and highly effective relationship development and management. OERD employees use these skills to engage in direct two-way interaction with NIU's external communities through the development, exchange and application of research and knowledge for mutual benefit. This type of place-based, public engagement supports both community needs and NIU imperatives, enhancing town-gown and regional collaboration towards common goals and creating value for the university.

As a division, OERD is largely self-sustaining, requiring that employees be skilled at developing funding mechanisms to support people and policy initiatives. OERD hires and evaluates employees based on their demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic environment that demands a high level of teamwork, ingenuity, independence, and accountability. The division is also committed to fostering a deeper level of engagement with faculty, staff, and students across the university and increasing integration of the outreach-and-engagement agenda of OERD with other aspects of the NIU mission.

Multiple hires may be drawn from this search.

Position Summary

Quantitative research/data analysis for Economic and Workforce issues. Please see "knowledge, skills and abilities" section below for further details.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Job Characteristics
  • Develops multiple research projects that fall within the area of expertise
  • Contributes to the design, development and delivery of research projects in consultation/collaboration with colleagues, external partners and clients
  • May determine objectives and approach to research projects in area of content expertise
  • Presents results and publishes manuscripts for public, private, and professional audiences

    Minimum Required Qualifications:
    BA/BS in social/behaviorial science or related field Professional certification in a related field preferred 5 years of related research experience Active, successful network of relationships in the area of expertise Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts, practices and methods

    Education and Experience Preferred:
  • Masters in social/behaviorial science or related field preferred.
  • Professional certification in a related field preferred

    Working Hours: 8-4:30 Monday - Friday; evenings and weekends as needed
    Hiring Rate/Range:
    Posting Date: 12/06/2021
    Closing Date:
    Priority Review Date: 12/27/2021
    Open Until Filled:

    Special Instructions to Applicants:


    To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/60618

    In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
    Health Services 230
    TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
    815-753-5560






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