Research Specialist – Sacramento, CA

California Faculty Association’s Research Specialist is responsible for conducting comprehensive applied research and studies in support of CFA’s collective bargaining, representation, legislative and communications programs.  The Research Specialist requires contemporary research experience within the public sector, preferably higher education/labor issues, along with the following skills and qualities: • Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills • Experience in working with common analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel and statistical packages • Ability to manage time, handle pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with faculty and staff at all levels of the organization, as well as other labor, education, community, and consumer groups.
Salary/Benefits/Location:   CFA offers a fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision and generous paid vacations. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is located in Sacramento, CA; some travel is required.
Interviews to begin immediately.
To apply send cover letter, resume with references and two writing samples to: searchcommittee@calfac.org
CFA is an Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. CFA is affiliated with the SEIU (Local 1983), NEA, CTA and the AAUP.

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CFA is a union of 22,000 faculty members, librarians, counselors and coaches of the California State University (CSU) system. In classrooms on the 23 CSU campuses, CFA members work hard to teach our students the critical-thinking skills, the technical know-how and the cultural insights they need to be thoughtful, productive and artistic participants in our society.
In its role as the exclusive collective bargaining representative, CFA negotiates a contract with the CSU administration that promotes academic freedom, upholds faculty rights, delivers financial protection for the faculty, and promotes faculty participation in the governance of the CSU.  CFA is proud to be a member run union and believes in employing hard-working and creative staff whose talents complement those of our elected leadership.  Implementing our unions’ vision requires the best staff team we can find to build on the talent that already works with us.  For more information about the CFA, visit our website at www.calfac.org

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Direct Employer

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980 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Attn: Human Resources – California Faculty Association 980 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Job Posting Entered On :

6/18/2013

Job Posting Expires On :

7/18/2013