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Research Professional

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 23, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14173P
Working Title	Research Professional
Department	FACS-Nutritional Sciences
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	https://www.fcs.uga.edu/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Full-Time
Advertised Salary	66674
Posting Date	09/23/2025
Open until filled	No
Closing Date	09/29/2025
Proposed Starting Date	10/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Res Assc-Social Science III
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in a related field of science and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Research Professional IV will be responsible for the management and analysis of research and programming datasets for the HED and other externally funded research projects. For the HED program, the incumbent of this position will lead and coordinate the data management, preparation, and submission of HED data, and related communication for the Region-wide and Statewide HED Outcome Indicator Evaluation. For the other externally funded research projects, the incumbent will coordinate and conduct data management, analysis, and preparation of grant reports and publications. This position will also seek external funding to support an ongoing research program in the area of food assistance programs and health outcomes. This position will be supervised by Dr. Michelle Parisi.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Demands	Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods in a standard office environment. Driving as needed to perform job-related tasks
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Lead and coordinate the data management, preparation, and submission of UGA HED evaluation data, and related communication for the Region-wide and Statewide HED outcomes while working closely with other multistate HED evaluators.
Percentage of time	21

Duties/Responsibilities	Conduct regular data checks and quality monitoring of the programming data needed for the UGA, regional, and statewide HED evaluation. Conduct data analysis and prepare abstracts and manuscripts.
Percentage of time	29

Duties/Responsibilities

Support the development of UGA Health Extension evaluation measures and database design and review and provide feedback on data collection, entry, and management practices.
Contribute to developing presentations and publications based on these data.
Identify funding opportunities and develop funding applications to support an ongoing research program focused on nutrition and health outcomes.
Take primary responsibility for the acquisition of project data from the State and Federal agencies, consistent with the requirements of the respective agencies

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Manage and analyze the data acquired from the state and federal agencies ensuring consistency with the approved methodological protocol, and adherence to project timelines.
Percentage of time	17

Duties/Responsibilities	Provide quantitative evaluation data analysis support for progress and final reports required by the CDC and State Extension on time.
Percentage of time	18