Job Opportunities
POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant (New York City)
START DATE: Immediately or Summer 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist with social science research pertaining to reproductive behavior and health services (principally family planning, sexual behavior and abortion) in both domestic and international contexts. Depending on qualifications and workflow, duties may include assisting with survey fielding, phone follow-up of survey responses, questionnaire coding, data processing, table construction, library work and other research assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience, training and/or interest in the field of reproductive health is helpful. The position requires good organizational and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, computer aptitude, and ability to work well both individually and in a group. Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and/or statistical analysis software and fluency in Spanish are desirable.
SALARY:
$37,000
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, 401(k), transit passes and generous time off.
CONTACT
Linda Harris
The Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Fax (212) 558-6268
Email resume/cover letter to applytoguttmacherdc@guttmacher.org
No phone calls, please. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
POSITION TITLE: Senior Research Associate (New York City)
START DATE: Immediately
REPORTS TO:
Directors of Research and Vice President for Research
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in the social sciences or public health
- Training and experience in some of the following areas: quantitative research methods—including survey design, fielding, data processing and analysis; qualitative research methods—including design, data collection, processing and analysis; statistical methods; demographic methods; epidemiological methods
- Knowledge of some aspects of sexual and reproductive health in the U.S. and/or globally, including sexual behavior, fertility, contraception, abortion, maternal health, STIs, HIV/AIDS, adolescent reproductive behavior, sexuality education, provision and costs of reproductive health services, and health care systems
- Experience in carrying out research on some of these behaviors and services, their determinants and consequences, and related program and policy issues
- Experience in report writing and presentation
- Prior publication record (desirable)
- Experience in proposal development
- Project management and planning skills; adherence to schedules and budgets
- Efficient management and supervision of junior staff as well as timely communication with senior supervisory staff
- Originality and creativity
- Ability to work as part of a team; interest in working collaboratively within the Institute and with external partners; Professionalism
- Productivity and strong organizational skills
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Project Tasks
- Organize and implement project activities, including data collection and data analysis, under direction of VP for Research and Directors of Domestic and/or International Research:
- reviewing related literature and past work
- specifying questions to be addressed, data sources, variables to be used, data collection strategies, analyses to be undertaken, and analytic techniques, including statistical or qualitative approaches to be applied
- carrying out data collection and analysis activities
- writing journal articles or reports
- Manage projects, including developing project activities, timelines and budgets; monitoring progress of these; coordinating project activities across divisions; orienting, training and supervising mid-level and junior staff on project work; assisting with reports to funders; and archiving completed projects
- Participate as needed in dissemination of results from analyses done, for example by assisting with preparation of news releases, responding to media, and making presentations at briefings, seminars, and professional conferences
- Depending on project, coordinate work with consultants, collaborating organizations, and partner agencies in the U.S. or internationally
- Review and comment on work of other staff
- Provide ad hoc assistance with short-term needs, e.g., for major reports or to assist other senior staff on presentations or other public education or liaison needs
Additional Ongoing Tasks
- Represent Guttmacher at meetings held by external organizations or government agencies; provide technical assistance to others; carry out public education activities (e.g., when Guttmacher hosts individuals or groups from organizations, or is requested to give a presentation at a seminar, university course, brown bag, etc.)
- Provide occasional assistance to staff in other divisions on substantive or methodological issues (e.g. advising Publications editors on statistical matters)
- Responding to external inquiries in one’s area of expertise or work (e.g. responding to reporters’ questions or doing media interviews)
- Assist with staff recruitment by serving as member of hiring teams
- Assist with various aspects of project development (e.g., contribute to idea generation for new activities; participate in proposal development meetings; gather background information regarding existing literature, available data sources, survey companies, etc.; outline methodology; assist with budget estimates; draft and review sections of proposals; meet with funding agencies)
- Scan key journals, stay current on literature related to ongoing projects and topics, maintain informal and formal communication with colleagues in relevant fields
- Assist with specific tasks relating to division management as may be requested by the Vice President for Research or the Directors of Research
SALARY:
Competitive and commensurate with experience
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, 401(k), transit passes and generous time off.
CONTACT
Linda Harris
The Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Fax (212) 558-6268
Email resume/cover letter to applytoguttmacher@guttmacher.org.
No phone calls, please. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted..
POSITION TITLE: Accounting Assistant (New York City)
START DATE: Immediately
REPORTS TO:
Finance Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, code and input all invoices
- Generate weekly check run
- Resolve vendor disputes
- Administer and maintain petty cash
- Maintain all Accounts Payable files
- Distribute payroll checks
- File paperwork
- Prepare 1099’s
- Assist with Y/E audit
- Reconcile Aged Reports/A/P monthly closing
- Log cash, credit card receipts and prepare deposits
- Filing, faxing and clerical duties as needed
- Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
- Knowledge of Accounting principles
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Windows based financial reporting software
- Knowledge of Platinum for Windows a +
- Self motivated
- Able to communicate well with all levels of staff and outside vendors
- Analytical
- Organized
- Team player
- Diplomacy/Tact/ Negotiation
- Ability to set priorities
- Must have excellent time management skills
SALARY:
Competitive and commensurate with experience
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, transit passes and generous time off
STATUS:
Non-Exempt
CONTACT
Linda Harris
The Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Fax (212) 558-6268
Email resume/cover letter to applytoguttmacher@guttmacher.org.
No phone calls, please. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted..
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