RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Public Safety Research) Full-Time Wayne State University is searching for an experienced RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Public Safety Research) Full-Time at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): The Research Assistant will support the Center's urban safety initiatives, including the implementation of Youth CompStat and Community CompStat, a collaborative and data-driven crime reduction strategy. Community CompStat meetings, held on a biweekly or monthly basis and attended by various law enforcement and community partners, are a critical component of the CompStat strategy. Responsibilities include the following activities: Identify relevant crime patterns and trends utilizing information from crime reports and other sources, and present summary of findings in a range of formats, including written reports, data visualizations (maps, tables, charts, graphs), and oral presentations. Perform analysis of crime data and community data. Facilitate Youth Compstat and Community CompStat meetings by presenting crime information in a concise way to support collaboration and decision-making among groups of law enforcement and community partners. Communicate reliably, clearly, and effectively with the Center's community partners, including community leaders, law enforcement personnel, local politicians, and community-based organizations. Represent CompStat and AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program (AMUS) at local AMUS events, community gatherings, workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and weekends). Supervise AmeriCorps members for all public safety and health initiatives, including determining workload and delegating assignments, scheduling, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions. Ensure staff maintain work plans, task lists, and project timelines on a regular basis, and track progress towards achieving success indicators. Develop and update all program materials and communications as needed, ensuring all materials are inclusive of diversity and intersectionality, including social media accounts. Retrieve or produce deliverable documents and presentations for law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and funding organizations. Conduct literature review, create logic models, and prepare best practice protocols on public safety interventions. Qualifications: ¨Bachelor's degree in relevant area of social science (including economics, political science, criminal justice, education, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, and urban studies) is required. Master's degree is highly preferred. ¨Experience working with crime data is highly preferred. ¨Must be skilled in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic statistical analysis and mapping skills, and a willingness to take courses and pursue training to improve skills in these areas. Advanced skills and practical experience in ESRI ArcGIS are an advantage. Computer programming and/or database management experience is an advantage. ¨Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral, written, and advanced note-taking) skills; strong capacity to collaborate and work as a team member. ¨Ability to present effectively to groups of diverse stakeholders. ¨Prior experience training, supervising, or managing employees required. ¨Familiarity with Detroit areas and neighborhoods required. School/College/Division: H6614 - Center Urban Studies Primary department: H6614 Employment type: * Regular Employee * Job type: Full Time * Job category: Staff/Administrative Funding/salary information: * Compensation type: Annual Salary * Hourly rate: * Salary minimum: 45,000 * Salary hire maximum: 55,000 Job openings: * Number of openings: 1 * Reposted position: No * Reposted reason: None (New Requisition) * Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.