Senior Research Assistant Curriculum Training Specialist
Senior Research Assistant Curriculum Training Specialist
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Job Description
Department: Center for the prevention of Abuse and Neglect
Rank: Senior Research Assistant I (Type A)
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
March 10 2025 position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete online application includes the following documents:
a current CV
a cover letter highlighting how your knowledge skills and experience qualify you for each of the requirements competencies and if applicable preferred qualifications outlined in the job posting.
Department Summary
The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect (CPAN) is a College of Education research and outreach unit. CPAN collaborates with Oregon communities youth families and traditionally excluded persons to prevent violence and promote healing belonging and child and youth wellbeing. Our research evaluation and programming efforts prioritize youth and survivor leadership individual actiontaking social justice advocacy and systemslevel change. CPAN prioritizes communitybased strategies including development and implementation of Lane Countys demonstration site The 90by30 Initiative.
We believe that harm in childhood is preventable with broad communitybased strategies that emphasize public health human rights social justice and individual and collective action. We value active participation in continuous prevention and antioppression education efforts investment in personal growth and development and participatory learning. CPAN staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate commitment to these values as expressed in our Values Statement.
CPAN Values Statement
Child abuse prevention and childhood wellbeing promotion must center antioppression to be effective. We prioritize diversity equity inclusion antiracism and youth and survivor insights toward eliminating abuse violence and the racial disparities that exist in Oregon and in Lane County the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. This work is essential to building communities where every Oregon child and youth experiences safety belonging and connection where families have the support and resources they need and community members routinely act to advance this vision.
Position Summary
The Curriculum & Training Specialist/Senior Research Assistant will lead the development and implementation of a new Training Academy in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division. The Training Academys goal is to ensure that District 5 child welfare staff have the knowledge skills and support to effectively execute their duties in a trauma informed and culturally responsive manner. The CTS will lead development of training materials in compliance with ODHS requirements champion innovations develop streamlined protocols and ensure an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
The Curriculum & Training Specialist (CTS) will adapt refine and lead the implementation of contractual deliverables with ODHS. The contract serves as the basis for a training system and learning environment for staff within District 5s Child Welfare and SelfSufficiency programs. This position along with the CPAN Director serves as the lead developer of a robust preservice curriculum and onthejob skill development training protocol for new and continuing Social Service Specialist staff. The CTS is the first point of contact with DHS administrators and serves as a collaborator with local and national partners.
The CTS will be responsible for developing Community Partnerships for curriculum delivery overseeing product development for supplementary materials the evaluation of the program and contributing to CPANs internal onboarding and continuous training. The person in this position will have extensive experience serving as a facilitator and lead presenter of adult education and training.
This position is a 12month career faculty position in the research assistant series. The positions responsibilities are guided by the COE NTTF Professional Responsibilities Policy United Academics Collective Bargaining Agreement and the COEs NTTF Policy for Promotion and Review.
Special Requirements: Must be able to work inperson in Eugene and to travel (up to 25 to locations throughout Oregon that are not served by public transportation. The position may also include travel domestically to attend and/or present at U.S. conferences. University of Oregon Motor pool resources are available for this position.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the rank of Senior Research Assistant I candidates must have 6 years of research related experience that aligns with the College of Educations promotion policy which includes:
6 years of experience developing adult training curriculum
6 years of experience as meeting facilitator
6 years of experience of research informed report writing data dissemination program evaluation and professional presentations
Experience working independently supervising and monitoring completion of research project specific activities
Demonstrated leadership or service at a project unit or college level (e.g. policy decisions facilitation of committees)
To be considered for the rank of Senior Research Assistant II candidates must have 12 years of research related experience that aligns with the College of Educations promotion policy which includes:
12 years of experience developing adult training curriculum
12 years of experience as meeting facilitator
12 years of experience of research informed report writing data dissemination program evaluation and professional presentations
Experience working independently supervising and monitoring completion of research project specific activities
Experience providing expanded leadership and direction to others in the unit (e.g. supervision) to others on project (e.g. students other research assistants)
Professional Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to center Diversity Equity Inclusion and AntiRacism.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a relational environment requiring participatory decisionmaking
Ability to engage in collaborative efforts with traditionally excluded community members and groups
Excellent communication skills
Highlevel skills in contact management systems e.g. Access Zoho Salesforce
Highlevel skills in business communications platforms e.g. Teams Zoom and Google Suite
Ability to represent the UO professionally with a diverse set of external partners.
Ability to develop maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization. Skilled in conflict resolution and problemsolving.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading program evaluation efforts for a specific intervention or strategy.
Experience with child abuse prevention efforts.
Experience with evaluation of child abuse or other primary prevention efforts.
Bachelors s degree or higher in social work psychology sociology prevention science program evaluation or related field
Experience with child welfare systems
Proficiency in Spanish and English
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit https://hr.uoregon/aboutbenefits.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
