The Crown Institute seeks a Research Data Management Specialist (Professional Research Assistant II or III) to support research partnerships, data management, and project operations across Institute research initiatives. This role will develop, implement, and maintain systems that promote effective data management, data integrity, and clear coordination across internal teams and external partner agencies such as school districts, county and state agencies, and federal partners.
The Research Data Management Specialist will coordinate data intake and documentation; clean, merge, and manage administrative, survey, research, and interview data; support descriptive analyses and visualizations for diverse audiences; and manage project logistics such as timelines, workflows, file organization, protocols, and team communications. The role will also support the administration and continued development of a relational database and provide research teams with REDCap and Qualtrics setup, implementation, and data-support expertise.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong data management, project management, and applied research skills. Strong R skills are required for Level III and preferred for Level II; additional experience with Stata, SQL, Python, REDCap, Qualtrics, Microsoft Power Platform, or related tools is desirable. The position reports to the Director of Research Partnerships and Data Initiatives within the Crown Institute.
This PRA position may be filled at Level II or Level III depending on the selected candidate’s experience, demonstrated independence, technical depth, and scope of responsibility.
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