CUNY PERSONNEL VACANCY NOTICE MP-185 ISSUE DATE 3/19/99 CLOSING DATE 4/16/99 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VISIT PERSONNEL WEB SITE AT: HTTP://www.cuny.edu/abtcuny/cunyjobs/ SEE Center for Urban Research WEB SITE AT: HTTP://web.gc.cuny.edu/cur/ POSITION: Higher Education Officer/Director, CUNY Data Service The Director of the CUNY Data Service reports to the Director of the Center for Urban Research. The Director of the Data Service undertakes five key activities: 1) maintains, analyzes, and disseminates results from U.S. Census and other data sets to outside clients on a fee for service basis, 2) manages The Graduate School and University Center's affiliation with the New York State Data Center and the U.S. Census, 3) initiates, develops, and supports research activities for the Data Service and Center for Urban Research, 4) trains and supervises Data Service and Center staff in analyzing such data sets and 5) assists students and faculty at the Graduate Center in gaining mastery over these data sets through courses, workshops, and continuing education. RESPONSIBILITIES: With regard to data archiving and analysis and the affiliation with the New York State Data Service, the Director will: Acquire, maintain, and become highly knowledgeable about data and geographic boundary files from the U.S. Census Bureau, other federal sources, and local agencies, particularly the STF and PUMS files of the decennial Census, the TIGER file, the Current Population Survey, the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, and local files like the LION file and the RPAD file. The Director maintains these data on the Center for Urban Research PC network, the GSUC computer system, and the University Computer Center (UCC). Undertake statistical and geographic analysis of these data using the relevant software (such as SAS, SPSS, and ARC-View) and computing platforms (including familiarity with an IBM mainframe environment) to create customized data sets, tabulations, maps, and other presentation-quality output for fee-paying clients of the Data Service, in support of Center for Urban Research projects, or at the request of the Director. Will also train and supervise research assistants to perform these activities. Maintain the affiliate relationship with the New York State Data Center and represent the Data Service at affiliate meetings and on the New York Area Data Council. Advise Graduate Center faculty, students, and outside clients on Census data sources. Enhance Data Service products through computer mapping, customized CDs, adding value to existing data sets. Develop a Census 2000 project to 1) produce rapid response reports on key trends revealed in the 2000 Census for New York City, its neighborhoods, and the metropolitan region, 2) coordinate the production of a book analyzing these trends in greater detail, and 3) develop new forms of web-based access to the 2000 Census. With regard to initiating and executing research activities for the Data Service and the Center for Urban Research, the Director will: Identify funded research opportunities, write proposals, and make presentations to secure grants or contracts. Carry out and supervise staff working on the resulting research activities. Maintain relationships with the GSUC and UCC computer facilities. Maintain relationships with the GSUC Business Office and the CUNY Research Foundation regarding CUNY Data Service receipts and expenditures. With regard to training and supervising staff and enhancing the skills of Graduate Center students, the Director will: Train Data Service and Center staff in the substantive features of Census data sets and the techniques needed to analyze them. Organize presentations, workshops, conferences, and similar activities to inform Graduate Center and other audiences about Census and other data resources. With proper academic credentials, be considered for membership in a doctoral program at the Graduate Center in order to offer a course on how to utilize Census and other data sets for doctoral research. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social science or statistics required, with MA and PhD preferred. Also required are eight years of relevant experience, demonstrated skill in data analysis, mastery of statistical and mapping software (particularly SAS and SPSS), familiarity with Census data, a record of producing research reports, ability to relate effectively to a wide range of constituencies, initiative with regard to developing new research activities, and intellectual curiosity about urban change. SALARY: $56,093 - $80,318 SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, AND NAMES, ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO: Data Service Director Search Center for Urban Research CUNY Graduate School and University Center 33 West 42 Street New York, NY 10036 REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN APRIL 16, 1998. CUNY is an EO/AA/ADA employer.
