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Department Summary Founded in 2001, the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is dedicated to conducting rigorous, independentresearch on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The Institute disseminates its researchto policymakers, judges, the media, and other stakeholders to ensure that decisions impacting the lives ofmillions of LGBT people and families are based on data and facts. The Williams Institute produces rigorous andindependent research with real-world relevance and disseminates it to judges, legislators, policymakers, media,and the public. Research from the Williams Institute has impacted a wide variety of law and policy issues. Formore information, please visit our website at williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu.
Position Summary The Williams Institute is in search of a Project Policy Analyst who will produce empirical research that is vital to advancing the work of the Institute. The Project Policy Analyst will administer social science, public health, and public policy research and analysis related to the mission of the Institute in close collaboration with Williams Institute Scholars. Primary responsibilities include researching, monitoring, and analyzing regulations and legislation as it pertains to the Institute; developing and managing project timelines, research materials, datasets, and analyses; developing research protocols and study materials; preparing and administering human subjects protection protocols; managing data collection and conducting data analyses; and preparing and assisting in the preparation of written products including, but not limited to, literature reviews, research reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, fact sheets, graphics, policy summaries, and presentations. The Project Policy Analyst will also participate in Institute meetings, seminars, and educational events to disseminate information about Institute research and policy. The Williams Institute studies a variety of topics, including HIV, public health, mental health, the criminal justice system, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations.
Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications - Experience in developing operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of quantitative and qualitative data (Preferred)
- Familiarity and experience with Internet and other scholarly search engines (Required)
- Familiarity and experience with conducting literature reviews and evaluating the quality and significance of social science literature. (Required)
- Interview-based or other text-based qualitative research. (Required)
- 1 . Versatility and substantive knowledge in one or more social sciences and in sexual orientationand gender identity policy issues. Ability to analyze, process and present multi-disciplinary data. (Preferred)
- 2. Superior research skills (e.g., experience conducting bibliographic searches, performing writingand analysis, selecting and using print and electronic research tools). (Required)
- 3. Ability to perform a variety of intermediate and advanced statistical and analytical activities for the design of both quantitative and qualitative research studies and for the collection, compilationand analysis of data. (Required)
- 4. Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex data resources. Familiarity with researchtechniques and analytical software for quantitative (e.g., Stata, SAS, SPPS) and qualitative data(e.g. ATLAS.ti, NVivo). (Required)
- 5. Working knowledge of social science research and demonstrated ability to write clear, cogent,factually accurate research reports and summaries and to edit the work of others to the same standard. (Required)
- 6. Ability to read and synthesize scholarly literature and to write articles and summaries on variedresearch topics. (Required)
- 7. Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to arrive jointly atdecisions, conclusions and solutions. (Required)
- 8. Ability to work independently on large and complex research projects, to negotiate and meetmultiple deadlines, and to assist Williams Institute staff in preparing materials for publication. (Required)
- 9. Skill in determining priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of jobresponsibilities and deadlines (Required)
- 10. Experience interview-based or other text-based qualitative research. (Required)
- 11. Commitment to the Williams Institute's mission and passion for improving the lives of LGBTpeople through independent and rigorous research. (Required)
- 12. Working knowledge of social science research and demonstrated ability to write clear, cogent,factually accurate research reports and summaries and to edit the work of others to the samestandard. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations - Master's Degree in related discipline (e.g., public policy, economics, statistics, psychology, public health, sociology, political science or a related discipline) or equivalent combination of education & experience (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment - Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate a PC computer with advanced working knowledge ofWindows XP based applications. Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications. (Preferred)
- Detailed knowledge in editing correspondence for correct meaning, word usage, grammar, spelling,and punctuation. (Required)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and professional communication skills. (Required)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information with tact and discretion. (Required)
Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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