Program Associate (GeoMatch)

Stanford University is seeking to hire a full-time Program Associate to join the Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) to work on its GeoMatch research portfolio. In partnership with governments, these projects study and implement an algorithm-based matching tool to connect refugees and immigrants to locations within a host country where they are most likely to thrive. GeoMatch is a global research initiative that combines high-quality academic research with the work of a tech startup: product design, strategic partnerships, and advances in artificial intelligence.

The Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) at Stanford University evaluates and designs policies surrounding the integration of immigrants and refugees worldwide. By producing new evidence and translating it into creative solutions, we seek to improve the lives of these newcomers and strengthen the communities receiving them. We engage with community-based organizations as well as local, state, national, and international governmental agencies to test the effectiveness of current policies. We also design new policies, programs, and tools that ultimately affect millions of migrants, as well as the economic and social prosperity of the countries in which they live. Our talented team of faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students is creating an innovative research model that combines the quality and rigor of an academic unit with the efficiency and innovation of a civic-tech lab.

Reporting to and working closely with the Program Director (GeoMatch), the Program Associate will work on the day-to-day operations of our wide range of GeoMatch research projects, while supporting the research team in continuing to expand the research portfolio’s projects and initiatives. The Program Associate will coordinate and manage various research protocols and data agreements, from large-scale evaluations of AI tools in partnership with governments to surveys for administrative data collection and analysis. The Program Associate will support in building and maintaining relationships with IPL’s external partners, which include governmental and non-governmental agencies, as well as in the identification and development of new areas for innovation and collaboration. The Program Associate will work closely with the Program Director, faculty, postdocs, students, and staff to ensure that the research program is completed effectively and executed thoughtfully alongside our research partners. As part of our collaborative teams, the Program Associate can receive co-authorship on papers resulting from projects that they manage.

We are looking for candidates who have the demonstrated ability, experience, and enthusiasm to independently manage and continue to grow components of a diverse international research portfolio focused on improving integration outcomes for immigrants, refugees, and

asylum-seekers worldwide using innovative methods and data-driven tools.

To learn more about GeoMatch and IPL, visit our website: https://immigrationlab.org/geomatch This is a one-year fixed term position with possibility of renewal for up to three years.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Project management: Oversee and administer research project management activities by synthesizing policy and research documents, making recommendations that shape policies and programs, and coordinating and implementing changes. Set up and maintain internal infrastructure and platforms to support ongoing project and knowledge management efforts on the team.
• Research program management: Create complex synthesis reports and spreadsheets related to research program and project management that may utilize specialized software and systems. Support the management of research protocols and data sharing agreements.
• Administrative coordination: Act on behalf of the supervisor, department manager, or chair in regards to establishing priorities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature with a high attention to detail and in a timely manner.
• Policy analysis: Review complex policy and programmatic documents and materials and provide synthesis reports and/or briefings to the research team and/or external stakeholders to support research projects.
• Content creation: Write and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications, reports for partners and funders, and other program activities under the general direction of the PI and Program Director.
• Data analysis: Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends to determine program and process effectiveness; propose and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the research program.
• Financial analysis: Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program. Make recommendations on funding needs based on program spend and project plans.
• Fundraising support: Assist with the pursuit of research grants, including suggesting new funding opportunities, writing portions of grants, and/or summarizing data for grant support.
• Outreach and facilitation: Organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences. Lead workshops and facilitate both internal and external meetings.
• External engagement: Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Steer the development and execution of the research program’s communications strategy for internal and external constituencies.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience
• Program management and/or research experience.

• Exceptional skills in reading, writing, presentation, and synthesis of complex content
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in public policy and research
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage work across many different projects simultaneously, learn skills quickly and efficiently, initiate opportunities for training and learning, work well within collaborative team settings, and be highly accountable to deadlines and partner needs
• Commitment to and alignment with GeoMatch research goals and IPL’s mission.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Demonstrated experience working in or with large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects and/or organizations (private sector, government, academia).
• Demonstrated experience handling a multitude of highly detailed and complex tasks.
• Demonstrated experience working in a research management capacity
• Demonstrated ability to engage and interact with cross-sector research partners (e.g., government agencies, nonprofits, universities).
• Experience and/or interest in working with immigrant/refugee populations or agencies/organizations that serve them.
• Experience and/or interest in social science research involving experimental methods.
• Experience and/or interest in machine learning/AI.
• Ability to communicate at a professional level in a second language.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the role here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/program-associate-geomatch-16835

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