Research Study Coordinator-Preventive Medicine
Memphis, TN - USA
Job Summary
Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $4182.12 - $5854.96/Monthly
THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30 2027
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Research Study Coordinator 2 leads the design implementation and continuous improvement of evaluation efforts for community-based organizations delivering programs aimed at reducing youth violence supporting at-risk youth and providing services to victims of violence. Works collaboratively with community partners program staff and leadership to ensure programs are data-informed outcomes-driven and responsive to community needs.
Responsibilities
- Develops and updates logic models and theories of change.
- Works independently to manage day-to-day macro- and micro-level details essential to the scientific advancement and functioning of a large and complex evaluation and research program as determined by Principal Investigator (PI).
- Defines measurable outcomes for various intervention programs including youth engagement violence reduction and victim support.
- Designs surveys and tracking systems and leads qualitative data collection.
- Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Participates or leads staff and other study meetings to keep everyone updated on progress of project(s) as assigned.
- Evaluates attainment of goals and make recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
- Applies expertise in principles of evaluation and research methods including data collection analysis interpretation and scientific communication.
- Prepares evaluation and research reports to report on the findings of the evaluation/research initiative.
- Supervises and provides work direction to evaluation team staff members.
- Provides training and technical assistance for community partners.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in program evaluation including data collection analysis and reporting; ORa combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years. Must have a valid Drivers License.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of program evaluation frameworks including logic models and theories of change.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
- Skill in developing surveys tracking systems and data collection tools.
- Skill in translating data into clear actionable insights.
- Ability to communicate findings effectively.
- Ability to ensure data quality confidentiality and compliance.
- Ability to engage community partners with cultural humility.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The University of Tennessee System serves all 95 counties and improves lives statewide through the work of five campuses and two institutes.