Community Research Coordinator Temp, Social Work Office of Research and Public Service-UTK

Description

As a member of the Program Evaluation Unit within Social Work Office of Research and Public Services Division of Applied Research and Evaluation (DARE) this position works in collaboration with the Units Manager evaluators and other team members to develop and execute research and evaluation plans for the City of Knoxvilles Tender Loving Care Project. This position has deep ties to the communities impacted by the project and will provide guidance to support successful adoption of the project. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.

This is a part-time contract 9-month position.

Responsibilities

The Community Research Coordinator responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Work with team members to develop an evaluation plan evaluation instruments and protocols
• Collect data through interviews focus groups and surveys
• Synthesize and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Translate findings as well as the methods that produced them for stakeholders who are unfamiliar with evaluation practice and terminology.
• Prepare and present interim and final reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify and develop partnerships with key stakeholders within TLC Project zones
• Act as a Program Evaluation champion reinforcing with stakeholders community members and sponsors the importance of evaluation and the benefits a strong evaluation has on project success
• Recruit community members and stakeholders to participate in the TLC Project Advisory Board
• Participate as an active member of the TLC Project Advisory Board

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

2 years of experience working or volunteering in programs or initiatives that address community safety violence prevention or related social services

Deep and thorough knowledge of the communities impacted by the TLC Project

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of experience working or volunteering in programs or initiatives that address community safety violence prevention or related social services

Thorough knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of research and program evaluation practices particularly culturally competent evaluation.

Position Details

Location : Knoxville TN

Hybrid

Position Pay Rate / Range : $25 per hour

Hours : 20 hours per week.

Duration of Temporary Assignment : 9 months

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1