Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (Dei) Research And Development Fellow

We are seeking a full-time DEI Research and Development Fellow to work with Purdue Global and the Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE) to support efforts and implementation of an equity-focused, externally funded project. This year-long post-doctoral position will provide a training opportunity for an early career individual to explore evaluation, assessment, and research in DEI. Compensation will include a full benefits package. Questions about this search may be directed [email protected].

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online.

The DEI Research and Development Fellow is a team player who does well in a collaborative environment and has an interest in DEI, with strong training in quantitative and qualitative research and design. This position will not only work closely with the Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence, but also with the Assessment, Analysis, and Reporting team, the Assessment and Research team, and the Marketing and Communication teams, among other units across the university. With the guidance of the VP of Organizational Culture/Chief Diversity Officer and the Director of Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Initiatives, the fellow will monitor and track DEI-related data, evaluate DEI interventions, and help develop data-informed DEI best practices, along with visualizations to communicate DEI data internally to unit leads and externally for presentations.

The DEI Research and Development Fellow will execute short and long-term projects that support equity and grant-supported initiative goals to:

• Identify quantitative and qualitative research needs.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees of all divisions throughout the University.
• Engage actively with the team of faculty, students, staff, and administrators
• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative equity focused studies, including the coordination and administration of DEI data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting processes.
• Produce reports and visualizations of assessment findings to share with constituencies across the institution.
• Demonstrate commitment to and support for a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, speed and poise.
• Proficiency in MS Office in particular Excel and PowerPoint, Google Drive and Apps.
• Excellent research, data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience conducting research and disseminating results.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and schools.
• Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, criminology, public health or related area completed by the start of the employment.
• Knowledge and ability to work with data analytic software, particularly SPSS, and different technology systems and platforms, especially those that apply across the PG/KNA environments, like Tableau and Brightspace.

• This is a year-long post-doctoral position (can be calendar year or academic year).
• Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
• FLSA:Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check is required for employment in this position.
• Target salary is $65,000.Learn more about our benefits:https://www.purdue.edu/hr/global/benefits_enrollment/pgbenefits.php
• Please note that this is a remote position.Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Please submit a cover letter that describes your interests and fit with the position, your curriculum vitae, a scholarly writing sample, and names and contact information of two references.