<p>Job Description</p> <p>Assist applied research on housing affordability and housing programs for state and local governments, businesses and non-profits. Conduct literature review to support housing affordability research and local and state housing initiatives. Assist in report production, proposal production, project development and management, and basic administrative tasks. Success in this position will require excellent attention to detail, composition and communication skills, and experience working with complex datasets.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in housing, economics, planning, and/or infrastructure field(s) to ensure the ability to perform and improve efficiency/effectiveness/efficacy of analysis and methods. Interest in housing programs, policies, and data topics demonstrated through coursework and background experience. Background/coursework and experience in data analytics and science, housing policies and programs, especially data and methods applicable in housing research, and experiences conducting applied housing research. Demonstrated composition and communication skills; a technical writing sample may be requested. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research teams.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in redevelopment research topics. Experience with data organization and cleaning, including programming skills required to scrape data from documents and websites. Skills and experience with Python, R, and Excel. Experience with and understanding of AI tools. Demonstrate willingness to identify and pursue additional education and professional development to gain skills to advance the Center's research.</p> <p>Pay Band</p> <p>4</p> <p>Overtime Status</p> <p>Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime</p> <p>Appointment Type</p> <p>Restricted</p> <p>Hours per week</p> <p>40 hours - regular schedule</p> <p>Review Date</p> <p>12/31/2025</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.</p> <p>About Virginia Tech</p> <p>Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.</p> <p>Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.</p> <p>Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.</p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sara Phillips at sara.phillips@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.</p>