J. R. Bjerklie
PO Box 36
Saint Francis, Maine
(207) 316-4917
EDUCATION
B.A. 1987, University College, Rutgers-Newark. (Rumney Award for Excellence in
Sociology).
M.A. 1990, Rutgers University. Thesis: “Durkheim and Spencer: The Common Thread”.
A.B.D. 1996, Rutgers University. Dissertation: “Business Improvement Districts as a Response
to Urban Fiscal and Economic Crises”.
JOB SKILLS
 Strong skills in data analysis, data base management, questionnaire design and implementation,
and interviewer training.
 Strong organizational ability, especially in task management problems.
 Well developed proficiency for scheduling, tracking, and coordinating multiple projects and
processes.
 Extensive familiarity with many types of computer software, and quick learner on new packages.
 Thorough background in uniting empirical efforts to theoretical foundations
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience with PeopleSoft
Use of and trainer for SPSS
Strong experience in Microsoft Excel and Access
Some experience with other spreadsheet and database software; background in programming
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE
Associate Director of Institutional Research – University of Maine at Fort Kent
2007-Present
Provide professional-level support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs in identification,
analysis, and reporting of measures of institutional effectiveness. Develop and maintain
institutional databases including collecting and entering data and generating reports. Monitor and
report progress on strategic planning goals, analyzing trends and benchmarking performance
against peer institutions. Provide institutional support in researching, developing and
implementing departmental and general education student learning outcomes assessments.
Respond to external reporting requirements and requests, including IPEDS and all “college
guide” surveys. Perform data manipulation, statistical analysis and external reporting. Coordinate
and maintain a schedule of campus assessment activities.
Evaluation Consultant - NJ Pediatric Council on Research and Education
2002-2005
Set up two ongoing projects to address child abuse, lead exposure, immunization, and
developmental guidance. Projects included design and testing of questionnaires to establish
current procedures in pediatric practices, knowledge and opinions of a range of practitioners
prior to training sessions, participant evaluation of training sessions, post-training assessment of
practitioner knowledge and attitudes, and followup modules. Projects also included
establishment of data entry programs and procedures, data entry and analysis, and interim and
final reports on each element.
Data Analyst - Center for Mental Health Services & Criminal Justice Research, Rutgers
University, New Brunswick
2002 - 2003
Performed extensive data analysis in research on prison inmate mental health status and inmate
needs upon reentry to community. Implemented SPSS data entry and MS Access interview
tracking systems for long term interviewing on sex offender community supervision studies.
Established data management systems and protocols. Assisted in grant proposal preparation.
Independent Consultant
2001 - 2002
Prepared project bids and proposals for the NJ Department of Health and Social Services (the
grant administrator) and the NJ Pediatric Council on Research and Education (grantee). During
course of project, assisted in development of questionnaires addressing Childcare Health and
Safety; performed data entry and analysis of returned surveys; prepared interim and final reports
of results. Also provided detailed analysis of project design and recommendations for future
research efforts.
Data Manager - Center for State Health Policy, Rutgers - New Brunswick
2000 - 2002
Assisted in research projects on Adult Medical Day Care and on Community Choice options for
nursing home residents. Tracked respondents and interviewers through multiple wave survey,
analyzed and reported on attempt and completion rates, determined interviewer and data entry
needs; established processes for managing entire interviewing effort; implemented MS Access
database to assist tracking of interviewing efforts. Supervised and facilitated SPSS data entry
following interviewing, collated and cleaned data prior to data analysis.
Project Consultant - The Foundation Center, New York, New York
1996
Responsible for data collection and analysis for databook project on international funders. Wrote,
edited, and compiled summaries of foundation characteristics and funding profiles. Performed
comparisons and analyses of funder’s budgets and giving. Created and maintained tracking
database of foundations.
Managing Editor - Voluntas, The International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit
Organizations
1994-1996
Tracked manuscripts through review and revision process, reviewed most manuscripts,
summarized other reviewers' comments; comprehensive involvement in soliciting, coordinating,
and directing manuscript submission and revision. Provided logistical support for Voluntas
symposia and seminars, including session planning and panelist recruitment.
System Operator/Manager - Center for Social Research & Instruction, Rutgers -New
Brunswick
1991-1996
Database and software management; LAN system design, construction, and management;
coordinated and facilitated faculty research requirements. Assisted as necessary in statistical
analysis required for a wide variety of faculty research. Trained faculty, graduate students, and
undergraduates in use of SPSS, SAS and other analytical software and word processing and
communications software packages.
Data Analyst - Statistical Research, Inc., Westfield, New Jersey
1982-1987
Wide involvement in many areas of research design, data collection and analysis, including
questionnaire design, interviewer supervision and training, and report contributions. Extensive
programming of in-house analytical and data management packages, and ongoing training of
staff in analytical systems.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor (Social Sciences) – Division of Arts & Sciences – University of Maine at
Fort Kent
2006 - present
Responsibility, under direction of Social Sciences Chair, for course design and direction:
selection of texts, construction of syllabus, lecturing and other presentations, examinations, and
grading. Courses taught include: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Social Statistics,
Research Methods, Social Change, Introduction to Anthropology, Terrorism and Society,
Deviance, Crime and Society, and Cultural Geography.
Adjunct Professor - Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Rutgers – Newark &
Department of Sociology, Rutgers – New Brunswick
1988 - 2005
Full responsibility for course design and direction: selection of texts, construction of syllabus,
lecturing and other presentations, examinations, and grading. Extensive student contact, in higher
level courses, to tutor and advise on problems with course material. Courses taught included
Social Statistics, Social Research Methods, Contemporary and Classical Social Theory.
Adjunct Professor - Department of Sociology, Raritan Valley College
1999-2004
Full responsibility for course design and direction: selection of texts, construction of syllabus,
lecturing and other presentations, examinations, and grading. Courses taught included Marriage
and Family, Sociology of Organizations, Deviance.
Adjunct Professor - Department of Sociology, Montclair State University
1997-1999
Full responsibility for course design and direction: selection of texts, construction of syllabus,
lecturing and other presentations, examinations, and grading. Extensive student contact, in higher
level courses, to tutor and advise on problems with course material. Also responsible for advising
25-30 undergraduate students.
References:
John Murphy, VP for Administration
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743
207-834-7516
Dr. Robert Dixon
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743
207-834-7510
Dr. Susan Campbell
Special Assistant to the Provost for Enrollment
Payson Smith 100
University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
207-780-4547