Visiting Research Evaluation Specialist (Strauser 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 Research Evaluation Specialist.  This position will be responsible for developing, conducting, disseminating, and supporting all phases of research and evaluation related to the career development, employment, and well-being of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

Research & Evaluation Responsibilities

Manage research and evaluation projects, including designing research methods, collecting, and analyzing data, and presenting findings.

Develop research projects and conduct all phases of the research project, including designing research methods, collecting, and analyzing data, and presenting findings.

Ensure research and evaluation methods are consistent, accurate, and reliable and appropriate to achieve project goals.

Analyze data using statistical methods and software, such as SPSS or SAS.

Provide regular reports to senior personnel on research and evaluation progress and findings.

Ensure that research and evaluation projects meet all ethical and legal guidelines.

Collaborate with other entities on campus and at partnering institutions to conduct all phases of research and evaluation projects.

Work with the director of evaluation to provide support across all phases of the project evaluation process for grant funded projects.

Stay up to date on current trends, best practices, and emerging research and evaluation methods related to career development, employment, and well-being of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

 

Training & Technical Assistance

Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver career development-related technical assistance to State VR and related agencies to enhance their capacity to implement and sustain employment strategies to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve quality employment, career advancement, and increased well-being.

Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver career development-related training to State VR agency, community rehabilitation providers, and other related personnel.

Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver training and technical assistance to Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services and related organizations.

Disseminate career development-related technical assistance resources including fact sheets, article summaries, case study vignettes, literature reviews, presentations at state and national professional meetings, and manuscripts for submission to professional journals.

 

Qualifications

 

Required:      

MS Rehabilitation or closely related field

2 Years of experience working on supporting employment for people with disabilities in a community setting

Preferred:     

Ph,D. Rehabilitation or closely related field

Required experience plus 1 year of experience conducting research and program evaluation related to competitive integrated employment and interagency collaboration

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

            Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills with experience presenting data

Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results

Interest and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interest in improving the career development, employment, and well-being of individuals with disabilities through research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance

 

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 duration is three years.  The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 November 14, 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.