Job Description

Statement of Job:

The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine (USM) is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Research Associate I for the Capacity Building Center for Tribes.

The Research Associate I supports tribal child welfare product research and development, dissemination and communication, and data collection and reporting activities for the Capacity Building Center for Tribes. The Research Associate I develops and manages small-to medium-sized research, technical assistance, communication, and evaluation projects independently, manages components of larger, complex projects under the direction of the Project Director, and makes methodological and analytic contributions to more complex projects.

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This is a grant funded, full-time position with an annual salary up to $65,000 commensurate with experience located on our Portland Campus

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine\'s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our to learn more.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree with four years\' experience in child and family research, policy, and/or services or related field.
• A minimum of one year experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native tribes/communities.

Other Information:

To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page or visit .

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by May 9, 2023.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume

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