Senior Research Associate - Center for Justice Community Collaboration

Benefits

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is founded on the mission to create and deliver dynamic solutions for our criminal justice partners and communities achieved through the passion and hard work of each member of the IIR team. If you are energetic and dedicated to delivering quality programs and services to meet this mission, you will find that IIR is a great place for you. IIR's values are integrity, innovation, and relationships, and IIR's culture is defined by excellence, collaboration, diversity, and family. At IIR, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who continually apply their talents to achieve and deliver results for our clients. Expect to be challenged, grow professionally, and have your contributions recognized. We promote teamwork internally and externally and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We demonstrate our commitment to employees through our outstanding benefits package and generous leave time including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care
• Retirement Plan
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Flexibility to work from home or in the office
• Rewarding work that makes a tremendous national impact
  
  

See the IIR career page to learn more about working at IIR and the programs IIR supports: Careers (iir.com). It is an exciting time to join IIR. Our employees are the secret to our success and future.

This position will support IIR's Justice and Community Collaboration group which includes the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Training and Technical Assistance Program, the Collaborative Reform Initiative Organizational Assessment Program, and Special Projects.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Description

The senior research associate for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program within the Justice and Community Collaboration group possesses extensive knowledge and experience in developing and delivering programmatic and technical assistance for criminal justice initiatives. This position provides primary support to all areas of program engagement and requires significant knowledge and experience in project subject matter as well as collaboration with program and project partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research, issue identification, analysis, and resolution, and may provide briefing on results
• Serve as lead coordinator for program engagements
• Develop, coordinate, and review documents and outreach and marketing products
• Coordinate and facilitate on-site and virtual technical assistance and training events
• Facilitate group discussions and conduct training and informational presentations
• Work with key stakeholders, including government agencies, to plan and coordinate criminal justice services to the field
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with agency executives, senior officials, coworkers, and others
• Develop project plans and serve as lead to oversee task teams or short- and long-term specialized projects
• Coordinate with the Information Technology and Multimedia teams, program support staff, and external vendors in the development, production, distribution, and maintenance of resources and promotional materials
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (professional law enforcement training and/or certifications may substitute for a bachelor's degree)
• Master's degree or doctoral degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Minimum eight years of directly related experience or a combination of education and professional experience
• Knowledge of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, law enforcement background, and/or experience in law enforcement preferred
• Ability to analyze complex issues from various stakeholder perspectives at both the macro and micro levels and develop strategies to ensure successful outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen to interact with many different departments and decision makers within and outside the organization
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and customer-support skills
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Strong personal and professional values
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to clearly, professionally, and effectively convey information and concepts, orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of dashboard management preferred
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Most work is performed in a highly productive and fast-paced office environment. Some assignments may require frequent travel.

Candidates who have accepted an offer will be required to submit to a background investigation, including criminal history, employment history, educational history, and personal and professional references.