Visiting Senior Research Specialist – Behavioral Health Workforce Center

Jane Addams College of Social Work

Requisition ID: 1015445

Posting Close Date: February 17, 2023

Position Summary:

This position contributes to the development of behavioral health provider training and mental health services research projects. The position will provide research support for grant-funded initiatives to enhance the behavioral health workforce in Illinois through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center at the University of Illinois Chicago. This position will work closely with behavioral health providers and community members to design studies to assess workforce training needs and evaluate the implementation and outcomes of projects to meet those needs. This position requires strong research design, measurement, and data analytic skills. Knowledge of behavioral health issues in Illinois is highly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with directors and faculty collaborators to develop objectives and design studies to assess the needs of behavioral health workforce in Illinois.

·         Collaborate with principal investigator, community mental health providers, and researchers to develop objectives, design, and conduct evaluation research projects.

·         Oversee data collection on needs, potential training areas, and outcomes.

·         Formulate and conduct evaluation and applied research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.

·         Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.

·         Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.

·         Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

·         Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.

·         Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

·         Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

·         Collaborate with other staff on methods and procedures.

·         Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         This position requires a master’s degree in social work, education, counseling, psychology, or public health with a focus on quantitative research.

·         Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

·         Strong quantitative, writing and data analytic skills required.

·         A minimum of 3 years related research experience that includes at least two years involving research of similar programs in social services, public health, or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with community mental health agencies or mental health institutions in some capacity, particularly those supporting underserved individuals and/or communities, is preferred.

For fullest consideration, applications should be received by February 14, 2023. Job search closes on February 17, 2023.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Jane Addams College of Social Work is accepting applications for adjunct faculty positions. Please use the link below to apply.

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Manager of Research Operations

Jane Addams College of Social Work

Posting Close Date: Extended to March 17, 2023

The Jane Addams College of Social Work is seeking an experienced Manager of Research Operations to manage the research operations and long-term planning for the Jane Addams College of Social Work. This role includes all aspects of research administration and operations including proposal, grant, contract and subcontract development, management and compliance. Serve as the College’s primary contact with the Office of Sponsored Programs, College HR, external sponsors and internal/external auditors.

Duties & Responsibilities:
· Identify and inform College faculty of funding opportunities that correspond to their interests and background.
· Research and review sponsor requirements at the proposal stage and ensure compliance prior to application submission. Prepare proposal timeline, proposal budget and budget justification.
· Secure cost-share approval, faculty teaching reallocation approval, and documentation from external subcontractors.
· Serve as a subject matter expert on grant management for the College and act as a liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs, external sponsors, and internal/external auditors.
· Manage, review, edit and administer all financial activities of grants, contracts, consulting agreements, subcontracts and vendor agreements for sponsored projects.
· Develop a shadow system to reconcile sponsored project expenses against Banner, track cost share expenses, and forecast budget balances.
· Request accounts and prepare budgets; manage requests for no-cost extensions, progress reports, budget changes, prior approvals, and grant close-outs.
· Identify appropriate employee types/classifications for sponsored projects, prepare job advertisements, and maintain employee data.
· Process labor redistributions and personnel transactions; track all personnel changes to ensure personnel is accurately reflected in the Effort Reporting process.
· Advise faculty on the appropriate use and function of University Purchasing cards, employee reimbursement processing, invoices, MOUs, program advances, and research participant incentives.
· Plan, develop and interpret policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy and proper oversight of the College’s research enterprise; update and maintain the research administration sections of the College’s Policy Manual.
· Prepare reports for the Dean and Associate Dean for Administration as requested; perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social or basic sciences, humanities, business, or public health is required; Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a research management setting with at least two years of research administration required; Knowledge of principles and processes involved in contractual and grant monitoring procedures required.
Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills required; excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills required; Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment required.
UIC research administration experience and UIC systems experience is strongly preferred; university research administration background is strongly preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

To apply please submit an application, curriculum vitae, and the name and address of three references. All applications must be submitted online through the following link:https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/702?c=uic

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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation