UAS Survey Director (Project Director)
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UAS Survey Director (Project Director)
Apply Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Los Angeles, California The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee ofUSC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work. Survey Director for the Understanding America StudyThe Understanding America Study (UAS) is a nationally representative household panel, currently comprising approximately 15,000 respondents representing the entire U.S. It is planned to grow to 20,000 by the end of 2025. The study is a probability-based Internet Panel recruited by Address Based Sampling. Potential respondents without Internet are provided with tablets and broadband Internet. Panel members answer questions about once or twice a month. In addition to surveys, the panel provides an environment for innovative data collection, including educational or behavioral interventions, experiments in decision making, the use of wearable computing, biomarker collection, passive measurement, methodology experiments, etc. The current team responsible for the UAS consists of about 15 professionals, including a group of expert software developers. The study is housed at the Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) at the University of Southern California (USC). CESR is a multi-disciplinary research center with federal grants and contracts across a wide range of economic and social research. Its dynamic and diverse staff of 110 come from more than 15 countries and have varied academic training. CESR is located on the downtown Los Angeles campus of USC and at the USC Capital Campus, in Washington DC. Position DescriptionFor our fast-growing enterprise we are looking for a senior survey director who will help us continue to build a unique environment for scientific research in the social sciences. The survey director will assist the principal investigator in managing all phases of this complex project, including:
The candidate must have an extensive survey research methods and panel operations background and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a full-time management position that requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, budgeting, estimating and scheduling skills and an orientation to details.
Salary range: The annual base salary range for this position is $130,453.13 - $203,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal salary data, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. This is a grant funded position. Required Documents and Additional Information:
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Information For further information about the position call or write to Tania Gutsche, managing director of CESR: tgutsche@usc.edu ; ph: +1 213 821 1819 Arie Kapteyn, executive director of CESR: kapteyn@usc.edu; ph: +1 213 821-1795 USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Minimum Education: Doctorate, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: Over 10 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Education and experience directly related to field of research. Expert knowledge of field, statistical research, and fundraising. REQ20157764 Posted Date: 03/16/2025 Apply |