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Open Date  | 06/30/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN42347B
Job Title  | Research Analyst
Working Title  | Research Analyst
Job Grade  | D
FLSA Code  | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | M – F 8am – 5pm
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 01136 - Utah Criminal Justice Center
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | 55,434.00
Close Date  | 07/08/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 07/03/2025
Job Summary  | As part of the Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC), the Research Analyst will assist with the design, implementation, and analysis of various studies that support a broad range of agency projects, programs, and policy initiatives in the areas of criminal justice and public safety.


Responsibilities  | Essential Functionss Collaboratively work on an interdisciplinary team to support the initiatives of the UCJCBuild and maintain cooperative relationships with criminal justice agencies, treatment providers and other stakeholders Assess criminal justice agencies and treatment providers for adherence to evidence-based practices Analyze assessment data and interpret results Author reports on interpreted assessment data Coach and support criminal justice agencies and treatment providers in implementing assessment recommendations Create and supply resources for criminal justice agencies, treatment providers and other stakeholders to assist them in the implementation of evidence-based practices Facilitate trainings on evidenced-based practices to criminal justice agencies, treatment providers and other stakeholders Research evidenced-based approaches to the reduction of recidivism and criminal justice approaches, models and interventions Other duties as assigned

Comments:
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field, or equivalency  (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. A valid Utah Driver’s License may be required in certain departments. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Preferences  | Preference will be given to individuals with a master’s degree with major course work in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, continuous quality improvement, organizational development or a related field, and one to two years of recent experience in program evaluation, technical assistance, and related data compilation and/or research experience, preferably in an applied research environment.


Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  |
Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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