• Entry Level Research Associate/Grant Writer

    Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY)


    Entry Level Research Associate/Grant Writer

     

    Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=265+N.+Clinton+Ave.+Rochester+NY+USA+14605)

    Description

    Type: Full-Time/Special Contractual

     

    Reports To: V.P. of Program Planning, Research, & Evaluation

    Job Summary

    Provide grant writing, technical assistance, and evaluation services to ULR programs.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Assist in seeking new and innovative public and private funding at the local, state, and national level.

    + Conduct program evaluations and prepare analysis for funders to ascertain program effectiveness.

    + Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Program Planning, Research and Evaluation Department.

    + Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for specific programs, as assigned.

    + Develop instruments for pre- and post-test assessments of key program outcomes to determine program effectiveness and impact on participants.

    + Assist Program Coordinators and Directors with technical assistance as needed to ensure programs are in compliance with funder’s goals and objectives.

    + Periodically review program files and data for specific programs, as assigned, to determine compliance with program requirements.

    + Assist in preparation of agency position statements on issues of importance to the community.

    + Attend Urban League of Rochester functions and events.

    + Perform other duties as may be assigned by the V.P. of Program Planning, Research and Evaluation.

    Requirements

    + Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a background in research, planning, evaluation, grant development, or related analytical work. Experience in Compliance, Small Business Development, Housing, Workforce Development, or Youth Development a plus.

    + Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research to meet deadlines.

    + Excellent written and oral communications skills.

    + Capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines.

    + Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines.

    + Knowledge of social science research techniques, preferably with experience in program evaluation.

    + Knowledge of the dynamics of race and class within the political economy of contemporary urban America.

    + Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, and Excel.

    + Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

     

    $23.75/hr. to $26.40/hr. (35 hour work week)

     

    TheUrbanLeagueofRochesteriscommittedto creating a diverseenvironmentand isproudto bean equal opportunityemployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentregardlessofrace, color,religion,genderidentityorexpression, sexualorientation, nationalorigin, genetics, ability,age,or veteran status.

    Salary Description

    $23.75/hr. to $26.40/hr. (35 hour work week)