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

University of Tennessee-posted 9 days ago

Part-time

Hybrid • Knoxville, TN

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As a member of the Program Evaluation Unit within Social Work Office of Research and Public Service's Division of Applied Research and Evaluation (DARE), this position works in collaboration with the Unit's Manager, evaluators, and other team members to develop and execute research and evaluation plans for the City of Knoxville's 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.

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

High school diploma or GED
2 years of experience working or volunteering in programs or initiatives that address community safety, violence prevention, or related social services
Familiarity with program evaluation practices and data collection methodologies (Coursework acceptable)
2 years of experience with community organizing
Must have a valid driver's license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage or an alternative reliable means of transportation to travel in the service area.
Deep and thorough knowledge of the communities impacted by the TLC Project
Ability to organize community members
Knowledgeable about data collection methods and methods for protecting confidential data.
Demonstrated experience of strong observational, analytical, and critical thinking skills to be able to review trends, information, and outcomes and deduce reasons for the results and consider alternative possibilities for conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal reports that outline findings

Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of experience working or volunteering in programs or initiatives that address community safety, violence prevention, or related social services
2 years of experience with program evaluation practices and data collection methodologies (outside of coursework)
5 years of experience with community organizing
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of research and program evaluation practices, particularly culturally competent evaluation.
Knowledgeable about qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodologies.
Knowledge of measurement theories and experience with design, validity, and reliability of instruments.

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