at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Program Specialist - School of Social WorkCenter for Prevention Research and Development (CPRD)
Job Summary
For the Center for Prevention Research and Development (CPRD), within the University of Illinois' School of Social Work, works on a team that is conducting the evaluation of the home visiting projects in Illinois. Serves as coordinator and manager of team activities, communication, documentation, and logistics for calls/meetings/presentations with external partners. Works with local MIECHV and state funded program sites to oversee the implementation of an annual home visiting workforce survey.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Data Collection Implementation, Review, and Communication
o Coordinate, manage, and implement the annual home visiting workforce survey, which seeks feedback to better understand the needs of the Illinois home visiting workforce.
o Collaborate with home visiting team members to revise and update the annual survey with topics pertinent to the current environment and to address further needs.
o Collaborate with data services team members to design the survey in Qualtrics and track completion rates.
o Collaborate with data analyst team members to develop a data analysis plan for the survey and review and understand statistical results.
o Collaborate with team members to summarize survey results and develop research briefs and reports for communication of findings to a variety of audiences, including home visiting program sites, funders, and partners.
• Project Organization, Coordination, and Management
o Serve as a project coordinator, managing research activities including the development of weekly meeting agendas and notes, internal and external communication, and monitoring funder requests.
o Coordinate the planning and logistics of internal and external meetings, trainings, and presentations by overseeing scheduling, communication, and logistics.
o Develop and organize documentation of file server, project notes, reports, manuals, and presentations.
o Develop and monitor project timelines for meeting deliverables.
o Form mutually beneficial partnerships with project funders and serve as the point of contact with them.
• Collaborate with Team Members to Meet Research Goals
o Work collaboratively with other team members.
o Partner with team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
o Other duties and responsibilities appropriate for this Research Program Specialist position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Organizational Development, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related social science field, and 2+ years of experience working with/coordinating health or human service projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data collection and analysis as well as ability to use Excel and graphic layout programs (e.g., Canva).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the evaluation of prevention and early intervention programs; content knowledge of health and human services with a substantive understanding of early childhood and/or home visiting programs; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work in team environment; knowledgeable about working with diverse populations and cultures (e.g., race/ethnicity, class, gender); knowledge of working in an applied research setting; excellent interpersonal, time management, organization and solution-focused skills.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search closes. Hybrid work may be considered for this position. The minimum of the salary range for this position is $51,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 2, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact sw-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1025122
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
