Posted to IASSIST on: 2021-03-10
Employer: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
Employer URL: https://www.childandfamilydataarchive.org/cfda/pages/cfda/index.html
Description
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached to your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position. (Applications without cover letters will not be considered.) Job Summary
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, the world’s largest archive of social science data, is now accepting applications for a Data Project Manager to manage the Child and Family Data Archive in close coordination with the Senior Data Project Manager on the project.
You will have primary managerial responsibility for data acquisition, user support and outreach, and reporting. This will include reaching out to potential data depositors, supporting data producers as they deposit data with us, prioritizing data curation work and monitoring its progress, supporting users as they work with our data, and facilitating data trainings to maximize data’s value to researchers.
Responsibilities
Project Administration
In collaboration with the Senior Data Project Manager, you’ll provide administrative and managerial guidance of project activities. This includes ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and on-budget, and communicating with the funder on project activities.
Data Acquisitions and Management of Confidential Data
You’ll review incoming data deposits and ensure curation work is carried out according to the project’s priorities. This includes assisting data producers in the successful deposit of their data and collecting and managing information about potential and existing data depositors. You’ll also implement and ensure adherence with our policies for handling confidential data.
User Support and Outreach
You will work with our Web team and IT unit to develop and test tools, systems, and websites. You’ll also provide technical assistance to our data users and develop promotional materials, create learning guides, coordinate conference arrangements, and present at conferences and through webinars. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, information science, or related field
4+ years (2-3 years for Associate level) experience related to the responsibilities of the position
Knowledge of current issues related to data management and archiving
Experience with statistical applications such as SAS, SPSS, or R
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in social sciences, education, information science, or related field
Experience with data curation and processes to prepare data for sharing with other researchers
Knowledge of current issues and developments related to early care and education research in the United States
Familiarity with contract-based research administration processes, especially those related to Federal data sharing requirements.
Knowledge of confidentiality, disclosure, and related issues regarding the distribution of social science data
Experience in a research setting including a data archive or academic library
Experience conducting education research or using education research data
Underfill Statement
This posting may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level, depending on qualifications.
Additional Information
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Reporting
You will report to Chelsea Goforth, Project Management and User Support Lead.
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and and eligible family members, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Learn more about U-M benefits. Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID
195164
Working Title
Data Project Manager
Job Title
Research Area Specialist Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Inst Soc Research
Department
ICPSR - Project Management and
Posting Begin/End Date
3/09/2021 – 3/30/2021
Salary
$50,000.00 – $70,000.00
Career Interest
Research
More info/apply URL: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/195164/data_project_manager
Archived on: 2021-03-11