Design Research & Outreach Program Specialist at Iowa State University

Position Title:Design Research & Outreach Program SpecialistJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in planning or design related fieldIndependent Review Board (IRB) CertificationExperience with survey design and analysis (qualitative and quantitative)Strong facilitation writing and community engagement skillsExperience conducting community site visits across IowaJob Description:SummaryThe Design Research & Outreach Program Specialist position will support the research and outreach mission of the Institute for Design Research and Outreach office in the College of areas of responsibilities will includeResearch and Survey SupportResearch and Outreach Program ImplementationResearch and Survey Support involves supporting faculty and clients in survey development data analysis report preparation and proposal development. Research and Outreach Program Implementation involves leading and managing special projects organizing design workshops coordinating community outreach field studies preparing reports and materials development.Position Description & ResponsibilitiesResearch & Survey SupportAssist in the development of survey questions.Manage the data gathering process especially Qualtrics online survey.Enter data and analyze survey results quantitatively and qualitatively.Prepare graphs and tables presenting survey results.Draft written reports presenting survey and results.Advise faculty and staff on survey preparation IRB requirements and support as needed.Prepare and present final reports to clients.Assist in the preparation of proposals that include research and survey elements.Research & Outreach Program Implementation Lead special projects initiated by the IDRO office and specifically the Mayors Design Workshop. Duties include coordinating and leading regular team meetings setting activity delivery calendar defining major project delivery elements researching and identifying target communities and mayors for participation communicating with participants organizing workshops and field visits coordinating faculty staff and students engaged in the project support resource team members prepare reports and materials.Support special projects such as IDRO Research and Outreach Day Friday Research Seminars etc.Level Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to studentsCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 21 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS806Application Instructions:To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:November 21 2025Posting Close Date:November 28 2025Job Requisition Number:R18148Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,Genetics,R,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1