Demographic Research Associate

Job Summary

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is seeking a population data associate to join the demography team.

This position will primarily provide technical support, and eventually subject-area expertise, for Utah's subcounty (city and census tract) annual population estimates program. This includes gathering demographic, housing, and construction data from internal and external resources, incorporating knowledge of local context and conditions, geocoding and analysis with GIS software, and implementing existing demographic models with programming scripts. The successful candidate will be able to research and troubleshoot when data, assumptions, or models require adjusting.

Additionally, the demographic research associate will work with other team members to create original content that summarizes demographic findings with written reports, data visualizations, and other duties as assigned. They will accurately communicate verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute subscribes to five committable core values. We call them committable values because we make serious personnel and project decisions based on these values. We call them core because we integrate them into everything we do. They are internal values but are reflected externally in the products and services we provide to the community. Taken together, our committable core values define who we are, how we conduct ourselves, and what comprises our work culture.

Responsibility to the community

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute exists to serve Utah and help our state prosper. While we make a contribution to regional, national, and international public policy issues, we focus on assisting communities of interest within our state to make informed decisions.

Research integrity and relevance

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute adheres to ethical principles and professional standards essential for responsible research. We value independent, relevant, meaningful, and understandable work.

Accountability

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute holds employees responsible for being continually productive in the work setting, being fiscally responsible, and delivering high quality products and services to the community, university, Eccles School, donors, and clients.

Collaboration

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute actively partners with people and organizations on campus and in the community to achieve our vision and mission. We believe teamwork among our staff will provide the best research and foster success.

Positive and passionate

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute employs people who are deeply committed to their craft and contribute to a positive and respectful work environment. We seek a congenial workplace where individual differences are both respected and celebrated, and we have fun along the way.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions1. Responsible for technical support of subcounty population estimates program.2. Acquires, compiles, and analyzes data from a variety of sources.3. Supports the research efforts of the demography team.4. Utilizes analysis, writing, and visualization skills to produce demography team products.5. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.6. Ability to meet deadlines.7. Ability to work on multiple projects at a time.

QualificationsRequires a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience (one year of graduate education is equivalent to two years of experience).Experience with data and data analysis in programs such as R, SAS, Stata, Python, or Tableau.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and GIS products.Strong communication skills, especially written.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Preferences

• Experience with demographic concepts and population data.

• Knowledge of U.S. Census Bureau data and products.

• Master's degree.

• Content knowledge in social sciences.

• Experience with databases.

• Ability to effectively communicate findings to researchers and stakeholders.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41436B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pmThis is an in-person position. Applicants must be on-site by start date.

Department: 01599 - The Policy Institute

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 60,000 - 73,000

Close Date: 4/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

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