Description

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the world's 1st school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy. In addition to our outstanding academic programs, we offer extensive resources and learning opportunities to professionals already working in the field through The Fund Raising School. Our Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD) is the world's 1st professional doctorate for philanthropic and nonprofit professionals.
The impact of our research on the field of philanthropy is unparalleled. Our research faculty partners with organizations around the region and the nation to analyze the dynamics of change defining the philanthropic landscape. We are home to institutes that explore what inspires underrepresented people and women to give, as well as the connections between faith and philanthropy.
Indiana University (IU) has been at the vanguard of philanthropy education since the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University was founded at IU Indianapolis in 1987. Led by the center, IU established the field of philanthropic studies with the nation's 1st bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as the nation's 1st endowed chair in philanthropy.

Job Summary

This position supports our Research department.
General Responsibilities

• Leads or assists in development of plans and protocols
• Provides professional support to research programs and projects in moderately complex cases
• Responsible for equipment, materials, labor and support of operations
• Performs cost analyses and recommends budgets
• Records, processes, analyzes, interprets, and presents data
• Provides routine professional support of protocols/plans, documentation, observation, and data collection
• Designs, interprets, and creates grant proposals and publications
• Develops or assists in complex project proposals, plans, and protocols
• Conducts non-routine experiments, investigations, and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts with limited supervision
• Collects and analyzes data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases
• Records, compiles, processes, and analyzes data/samples
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others
• May pursue external funding as principal investigator (PI) and/or Co-PI or Co-Investigator, leading or co-leading contribution to the dissemination of findings or knowledge, including, but not limited to, public access such as on-line and through exhibits, peer-reviewed reports and publications, and presentation at meetings

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in research or a related field
• Master's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading applied research and/or monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives in philanthropic, government, or nonprofit settings
• Extensive international experience leading applied research and learning initiatives in partnership with local institutions, donors, and governments
• Experience collaborating across international academic, government, philanthropic, and practitioner communities to co-create research agendas or synthesize evidence for application
• Experience translating complex research and data into accessible publications, briefings, and learning products for diverse audiences

SKILLS
Required

• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Demonstrates articulate and responsive communication with colleagues
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Possess advanced knowledge in the field of research
• Possess deep expertise and broad knowledge of equipment, materials, and processes

Preferred

• Deep understanding of international development and philanthropy ecosystems, and demonstrates ability to design and navigate cross-cultural environments and align global research and learning initiatives
• Demonstrates ability to cultivate collaborative relationships among researchers, funders, and practitioners, and collaborate with major international development donors and foundations
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities, and demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses advanced knowledge in applied research design, data analysis, and evidence-based learning

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Innovation Car Track
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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