Visiting Project Coordinator (Geiger Lab)

Department of Health and Kinesiology

College of Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK) seeks a full-time (12-month) Visiting Project Coordinator.  This position will serve as project coordinator for the Illinois Youth Tobacco Survey project, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis regarding youth tobacco use and related behaviors. They play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing the survey to inform tobacco control efforts.

 

The Illinois Youth Tobacco Survey is a collaborative project funded by the CDC, executed by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the University of Illinois. The university’s college of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) faculty and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) staff will meet regularly with the IDPH team, develop survey distribution and collections systems, handle outreach to schools, data analysis and reporting.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

Plan, organize, and execute the Illinois Youth Tobacco Survey across various schools and communities in the state. Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and schools, to ensure the successful execution of the survey.

 

Utilize survey instruments, sampling strategies, and data collection protocols in collaboration with research partners and stakeholders. Conduct advanced statistical analyses to examine trends, patterns, and determinants of youth tobacco use, employing appropriate analytical techniques and software.

 

Analyze survey data to identify trends and patterns in youth tobacco use and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders. This will include travel to conferences, attending virtual meetings with stakeholders, and publishing reports to share data with policymakers, public health professionals, and community advocates.

 

Stay abreast of relevant research, policies, and best practices in tobacco control and youth prevention efforts.

 

Qualifications

 

Required:       Master’s degree in public health

One year (12 months) of work experience coordinating public health research or surveillance projects

Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders, including government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations

 

Preferred:      Graduate and/or undergraduate study focused in epidemiology

Experience working with schools

Experience in survey research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, preferably in tobacco control or adolescent health

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Comprehensive understanding of survey methodology and research design.

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, duties, responsibilities, and deadlines, according to goals set by project lead.

Strong written and verbal communication, including documenting processes and procedures.

Strong understanding of survey methodology, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R)

Ability to accurately answer questions, solve problems, and work with external parties to meet needs.

 

Appointment Information

This position is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position of limited duration.  As this position is grant funded, it is subject to the continued availability of funding and programmatic need. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search.  The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $55,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

 

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6.00PM Central Time on November 18, 2024. Apply for this position using the “Apply Now” button in the job posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications not submitted through http://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

 

For further information about this specific position, please contact AHS HR at ahs-hr@illinois.edu.

 

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

 

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon accepting a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment.

 

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.