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Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
Job Announcement

Position: Research Analyst
Location: Humboldt State University
Hours: Full Time, 12 months/year, Non-Exempt
Salary: $3,640-$4,500/monthly dependent on the qualifications of the candidate.
Position will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Project Name: California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP)
Supervisor: Executive Director

This is a full-time, 12 month appointment. Continuation of this position is contingent upon

satisfactory performance and project funding. This is not a state or federal position.

The California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP), located at Humboldt State University (HSU),

conducts research to inform policy, build community, and promote the health and well‐being of
rural people and environments. CCRP has a diverse portfolio of projects which are of varying size
and duration.

Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director and/or the Senior Research Analyst the Research
Analyst is responsible for a variety of tasks related to research, analysis and reporting on findings.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research

• Assist with survey design, data collection, data entry, analysis and compiling reports
• Prepare documents and applications related to Institutional Review Board requirements
• Maintain regularly updated spreadsheets of invited participants and responding

with survey administration

• Open surveys and send timely survey reminders
• Close surveys and clean survey data
• Prepare literature reviews
• Conduct focus groups
• Conduct qualitative interviews
• Identify and compile secondary data from a variety of sources
  

Program Management

• Meeting planning, coordination, and facilitation
• Manage the process of taking a project from beginning to completion
  

Additional Duties

• Support senior staff in projects as needed
• Other duties as they arise
  

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in the Google Suite, including Forms, Sheets and

• Experience with SPSS and Atlas.ti
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Dropbox and other cloud sharing technology
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse

workplace

• Excels at operating in a fast pace, team environment
• Ability to take constructive criticism, make changes and grow
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Able to problem solve, work independently and with a wide variety of individuals and

organizations

Education & Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social science, or equivalent degree from an accredited college
or university.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit 1) resume detailing work history and related
experience, 2) a letter of application, 3) names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of
three professional references and 4) the HSU SPF Employee Information Form for applicants to:

The California Center for Rural Policy

Humboldt State University
ccrp@humboldt.edu

1 Harpst Street Arcata, Ca 95521
(707) 826-3400

www.humboldt.edu/ccrp
Application Deadline: Review of application materials will begin February 1, 2022 and will
continue until the position is filled.

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is committed to achieving the goals
of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ people of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic

and cultural diversity of the state. Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is
an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/ADA Employer. Applications from qualified women, minority

candidates, covered veterans and disabled persons are particularly encouraged. Humboldt State
University Sponsored Programs Foundation hires only individuals authorized to work in the

United States of America. Employment with Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs is
"At Will," and may be terminated with or without cause.

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is an Affirmative Action/Equal

Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,

sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected
veteran status, or any other legally protected status. More information about HSU SPF’s Equal

Employment Opportunity hiring can be found here.

For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form
which can be found here or contact ADA Coordinator at 707.826.3626 or confidential fax at

707.826.3625. For more information regarding accommodation, you may also visit the HSU
Human Resources website at http://www.humboldt.edu/hsuhr. Individuals in need of a

telecommunications relay service may contact the California Relay Service at 877.735.2929 TTY.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before
any candidate can be offered this position within HSU SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the

background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of
current HSU SPF employees who apply for this position.