All interested applicants should attach a résumé in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Additional Supporting Document: Applicants should attach a one-page Partnership Research Statement that addresses how they think about conducting research that is collaborative and community-oriented.
Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report . Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the School of Social Sciences are hiring a Manager, Community Research and Evaluation Help Desk position to serve as an embedded liaison at the United Way of Greater Houston to stand up a first-of-its-kind community Help Desk that aims to triage data and evaluation questions and services for Houston-area nonprofits in coordination with the United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee and Quality programming. This staff member will be a colleague to their United Way Quality Coach counterpart at the Help Desk. The Manager will also provide regular communication to the Houston evaluation network with updates and progress on Help Desk activities and summarize short-form, peer-reviewed articles that provide timely insight into policy implementation, analysis, and evaluation.
The Manager of Community Research and Evaluation Help Desk will work closely with the Director of the Houston Population Research Center at the Kinder Institute, the School of Social Sciences Assistant Dean for Student Programs, and the Assistant Vice President for Mission and Strategy at the United Way of Greater Houston to develop a menu of Help Desk offerings; a process to collect, sort, and triage incoming requests; and a decision tree that resolves and channels Help Desk requests to the appropriate audiences in a timely manner. The Manager needs to be thoughtful in developing an accessible user experience and adept at creating a workflow that accounts for the various key stakeholders and their respective areas of expertise.
The Manager of Community Research and Evaluation Help Desk will also offer a series of “Open Office Hours” in partnership with the United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee and Quality team to community nonprofits to provide Help Desk services in person. In years two and three, the Manager will help create a rotational program with Rice University Master of Social Policy Evaluation students to develop their skills and expertise in working with community nonprofits. This is a three-year, grant-funded position with no guarantee that the position will be funded after the grant ends. All efforts will be made to seek additional funding in order to provide continued support for this position beyond the initial three years.
Ideal candidates work well in a team environment, actively collaborate, and can motivate others. They have superior project management and communication skills, are highly customer-service oriented, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, and are comfortable working in an evolving environment with increasing levels of responsibility and ownership as the Help Desk evolves.
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work within Harris County and surrounding counties to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Position will be housed at the United Way of Greater Houston
Occasional travel
Evening and/or weekend work as needed
Hiring Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 annually
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in sociology, economics, other social science, public health, or a related field, and completion of a university-level course, thesis, or dissertation
2+ years of experience
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
Advanced problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Data analysis skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and time management skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Attention to detail
Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in sociology, economics, other social science, public health, or a related field
Experience working with data systems, reporting processes, or institutional research
Familiarity with project management tools or ticketing systems
Experience building new processes or programs from the ground up
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, government, or complex organizational environments
Community-facing Front-line Help Desk Inquiry Management & Workflow
Serves as the primary point of contact for data-related inquiries sent to the Help Desk via email, phone, and website in partnership with the United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee and Quality team.
Responds promptly and professionally to ensure clarity, accuracy, and excellent customer service.
Contributes to the project management or ticketing system to assess the scope, urgency, and complexity of Help Desk requests to determine next steps.
Works with the United Way of Greater Houston Help Desk colleague to monitor progress and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
Identifies recurring themes and recommends process improvements that lead to measurable efficiencies.
Translates technical or complex academic journal articles into clear, accessible language for the United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee & Quality bi-monthly newsletter.
Designs, documents, and continuously improves a clear, accessible, and user-friendly workflow for data requests.
Develops expert-level knowledge of the United Way of Greater Houston’s scope of work and the mission of Coffee and Quality programming, alongside an understanding of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research expertise, to route inquiries to the appropriate departments or subject matter experts.
Establishes and monitors performance metrics to ensure processes produce effective and timely outcomes.
Proactively identifies gaps and independently moves solutions from proposal to execution.
Builds strong working relationships across the various grant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and effective effort toward the Help Desk’s impact.
Translates conceptual ideas into structured processes, practical tools, and implementable systems, and facilitates conversations that clarify needs and move discussions toward actionable next steps.
Manages expectations and provides regular updates to requestors.
Performs all other duties as assigned
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