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NORC at the University of Chicago

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></div>
<div><div><p>NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I to join the Health Sciences Research Department. NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences team works with clients to develop and test field-based surveys and interventions designed to improve care delivery, disseminate, and implement successful evidence-based programs, and engage stakeholders to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.</p>
<p>This Research Associate I will be responsible for providing general support with both research projects and department administration. The ideal candidate will possess a broad interest in improving health care delivery and quality by supporting rigorous research in diverse, real-world settings. The successful candidate will also provide general administrative support for the department&rsquo;s activities and project portfolio.</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.</p>
<p><i>Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future</i></p><br>
</div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>DEPARTMENT: </b><b>Health Sciences
</b></div><div><div><p>NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences staff produce rich data on health care priorities including the use of innovative survey methods, the use of electronic clinical data in research, and the applications and effectiveness of health information technology.</p>
<p>Our experts evaluate the effectiveness of federal investments in informatics and support the emerging fields of patient-centered outcomes research and mobile health. The staff also work on large implementation science projects involving patient safety and quality.
</p><p>NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences staff work closely with colleagues across the organization to offer program, policy, and research solutions. Our work is guided by a commitment to long-lasting partnerships, transparency, and high-quality, nonpartisan research that improves health and health care for all people.</p><br>
</div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Provide general research support on quantitative and qualitative research projects.</li>
<li>Prepare background research including literature reviews and environmental scans on key topics.</li>
<li>Test data collection instruments and systems.</li>
<li>Assist with data preparation, data cleaning, and coding.</li>
<li>Conduct statistical analyses of survey data for research reports or ad-hoc as needed.</li>
<li>Contribute to the preparation of reports, tables, and graphs based on findings.</li>
<li>Assist with tasks related to business development such as providing proposal support.</li>
<li>Take notes at meetings and prepare initial draft of minutes.</li>
</ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>REQUIRED SKILLS:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in political science, psychology, communications, survey methodology, or other social science discipline required.</li>
<li>6 months of research experience (internships included) in social sciences with qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analysis required.</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated attentiveness to detailed tasks, strong organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to meet multiple efforts' requirements simultaneously, and to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including MS Teams, SharePoint, OneNote.</li>
<li>Experience conducting analysis using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, NVivo) is beneficial.</li>
<li>Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.</li>
<li>This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop or Washington, DC office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.</li>
<li><i>Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.</i></li>
</ul><p><b>Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying.</b> Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and a writing assignment upon request.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></div>
<div><div><p>The pay for this position is $56,000.</p>
</div><div><p>This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:</p>
</div><div><div><ul><li><p>Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment</p>
</li><li><p>Dental and vision insurance</p>
</li><li><p>A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program</p>
</li><li><p>Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance</p>
</li><li><p>Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</p>
</li></ul></div></div><div><p><i>NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate&rsquo;s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.<br>
</i></p></div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>WHAT WE DO:</b></div>
<div><p>NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>WHO WE ARE:</b></div>
<div><p>For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we&rsquo;re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>EEO STATEMENT:</b></div>
<div><p>NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Research Associate I - Health Sciences Research - Chicago Loop Hybrid Office

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></div>
<div><div><p>NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I to join the Health Sciences Research Department. NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences team works with clients to develop and test field-based surveys and interventions designed to improve care delivery, disseminate, and implement successful evidence-based programs, and engage stakeholders to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.</p>
<p>This Research Associate I will be responsible for providing general support with both research projects and department administration. The ideal candidate will possess a broad interest in improving health care delivery and quality by supporting rigorous research in diverse, real-world settings. The successful candidate will also provide general administrative support for the department&rsquo;s activities and project portfolio.</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: This is a hybrid role based in our Washington, DC office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.</p>
<p><i>Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future</i></p><br>
</div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>DEPARTMENT: </b><b>Health Sciences
</b></div><div><div><p>NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences staff produce rich data on health care priorities including the use of innovative survey methods, the use of electronic clinical data in research, and the applications and effectiveness of health information technology.</p>
<p>Our experts evaluate the effectiveness of federal investments in informatics and support the emerging fields of patient-centered outcomes research and mobile health. The staff also work on large implementation science projects involving patient safety and quality.
</p><p>NORC&rsquo;s Health Sciences staff work closely with colleagues across the organization to offer program, policy, and research solutions. Our work is guided by a commitment to long-lasting partnerships, transparency, and high-quality, nonpartisan research that improves health and health care for all people.</p><br>
</div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Provide general research support on quantitative and qualitative research projects.</li>
<li>Prepare background research including literature reviews and environmental scans on key topics.</li>
<li>Test data collection instruments and systems.</li>
<li>Assist with data preparation, data cleaning, and coding.</li>
<li>Conduct statistical analyses of survey data for research reports or ad-hoc as needed.</li>
<li>Contribute to the preparation of reports, tables, and graphs based on findings.</li>
<li>Assist with tasks related to business development such as providing proposal support.</li>
<li>Take notes at meetings and prepare initial draft of minutes.</li>
</ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>REQUIRED SKILLS:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in political science, psychology, communications, survey methodology, or other social science discipline required.</li>
<li>6 months of research experience (internships included) in social sciences with qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analysis required.</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated attentiveness to detailed tasks, strong organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to meet multiple efforts' requirements simultaneously, and to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including MS Teams, SharePoint, OneNote.</li>
<li>Experience conducting analysis using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, NVivo) is beneficial.</li>
<li>Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.</li>
<li>This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop or Washington, DC office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.</li>
<li><i>Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.</i></li>
</ul><p><b>Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying.</b> Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and a writing assignment upon request.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></div>
<div><div><p>The pay for this position is $56,000.</p>
</div><div><p>This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:</p>
</div><div><div><ul><li><p>Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment</p>
</li><li><p>Dental and vision insurance</p>
</li><li><p>A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program</p>
</li><li><p>Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance</p>
</li><li><p>Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</p>
</li></ul></div></div><div><p><i>NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate&rsquo;s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.<br>
</i></p></div></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>WHAT WE DO:</b></div>
<div><p>NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>WHO WE ARE:</b></div>
<div><p>For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we&rsquo;re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.</p><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>EEO STATEMENT:</b></div>
<div><p>NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Research Associate I - Health Sciences Research - Washington DC Hybrid Office

<div><div><div><div><div>JOB DESCRIPTION:</div>
<div>
<p><b>Buscamos entrevistadores bilingues para una encuesta en la comunidad Latino/a/e. Ayude que la comunidad Latino/a/e sea representada.</b></p>
<p><b>
**This position requires an individual who is Spanish-language proficient at a conversational level. Individuals who are not Spanish-language proficient are encouraged to apply on our Customer Service Representative job posting.**</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
NORC is seeking individuals to work as Customer Service Representatives, internally known as Telephone Interviewers. In this role, you will conduct interviews over the phone with no sales pressure or quotas. Your work will directly contribute to understanding pressing issues such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>the cost and access to healthcare,</li>
<li>the impact of higher education on the labor force,</li>
<li>and many other topics that inform social policy.</li>
</ul>
<p>This position is strictly on-site at the NORC call center. Employees are required to report to the office daily.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>IDEAL CANDIDATE:</div>
<div>
<p>The ideal candidate for this role:</p>
<ul>
<li>has good communication skills and basic computer knowledge,</li>
<li>enjoys speaking with people from diverse backgrounds and professions,</li>
<li>is looking for a flexible part-time working schedule, and</li>
<li>is available to work evening hours, weeknights and weekends.</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Gain the cooperation of respondents over the phone in order to complete a survey by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.</li>
<li>Administer survey using a pre-written script.</li>
<li>Record survey answers verbatim.</li>
<li>Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><br>
<div><div>REQUIRED SKILLS:</div>
<div><ul><li>Must be able to read, speak, and write fluently in English and Spanish.</li>
<li>Ability to talk on the phone within close proximity of others in a large and potentially loud call center.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Windows, such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.</li>
<li>Ability to sit and use a telephone headset, dial phone numbers, use a computer keyboard, and read a script off a standard-size computer monitor for up to four hours continuously.</li>
<li>At least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Legally authorized to work in the United States.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><br>
<div><div>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</div>
<div>
<p>The pay for this position will be $18.25 per hour, which is based on geographic location.</p>
<p>
This position is classified as intermittent. Intermittent staff are eligible for the following benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>403(b) Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Paid sick leave</li>
<li>Paid holidays</li>
<li>Paid orientation and training</li>
<li>Free counseling and referrals through NORC&rsquo;s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Discount programs &ndash; like travel and electronics</li>
</ul>
<p><i>NORC&rsquo;s Approach to Equity and Transparency</i></p>
<p><i>
Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).</i></p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>WHO WE ARE:</div>
<div>
<p>NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>EEO STATEMENT:</div>
<div>
<p>NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

<div><div><div><div><div>JOB DESCRIPTION:</div>
<div>
<p><b>Buscamos entrevistadores bilingues para una encuesta en la comunidad Latino/a/e. Ayude que la comunidad Latino/a/e sea representada.</b></p>
<p><b>
**This position requires an individual who is Spanish-language proficient at a conversational level. Individuals who are not Spanish-language proficient are encouraged to apply on our Customer Service Representative job posting.**</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
NORC is seeking individuals to work as Customer Service Representatives, internally known as Telephone Interviewers. In this role, you will conduct interviews over the phone with no sales pressure or quotas. Your work will directly contribute to understanding pressing issues such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>the cost and access to healthcare,</li>
<li>the impact of higher education on the labor force,</li>
<li>and many other topics that inform social policy.</li>
</ul>
<p>This position is strictly on-site at the NORC call center. Employees are required to report to the office daily.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>IDEAL CANDIDATE:</div>
<div>
<p>The ideal candidate for this role:</p>
<ul>
<li>has good communication skills and basic computer knowledge,</li>
<li>enjoys speaking with people from diverse backgrounds and professions,</li>
<li>is looking for a flexible part-time working schedule, and</li>
<li>is available to work evening hours, weeknights and weekends.</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Gain the cooperation of respondents over the phone in order to complete a survey by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.</li>
<li>Administer survey using a pre-written script.</li>
<li>Record survey answers verbatim.</li>
<li>Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><br>
<div><div>REQUIRED SKILLS:</div>
<div><ul><li>Must be able to read, speak, and write fluently in English and Spanish.</li>
<li>Ability to talk on the phone within close proximity of others in a large and potentially loud call center.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Windows, such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.</li>
<li>Ability to sit and use a telephone headset, dial phone numbers, use a computer keyboard, and read a script off a standard-size computer monitor for up to four hours continuously.</li>
<li>At least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Legally authorized to work in the United States.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><br>
<div><div>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</div>
<div>
<p>The pay for this position will be $21.68 per hour, which is based on geographic location.</p>
<p>
This position is classified as intermittent. Intermittent staff are eligible for the following benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>403(b) Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Paid sick leave</li>
<li>Paid holidays</li>
<li>Paid orientation and training</li>
<li>Free counseling and referrals through NORC&rsquo;s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Discount programs &ndash; like travel and electronics</li>
</ul>
<p><i>NORC&rsquo;s Approach to Equity and Transparency</i></p>
<p><i>
Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).</i></p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>WHO WE ARE:</div>
<div>
<p>NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div>EEO STATEMENT:</div>
<div>
<p>NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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Research Associate I - Health Sciences Research - Chicago Loop Hybrid Office

Research Associate I - Health Sciences Research - Washington DC Hybrid Office

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Bilingual Customer Service Representative