Visiting Research-Evaluation Specialist

Kinesiology and Community Health

The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health (KCH) 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:
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in research methodology, data analysis, and project management
Proficiency in statistical software, such as SPSS, SAS, or R
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting data
Experience working with research and/or evaluation staff and fostering a positive work environment.
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.

Preferred:
Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counselor Education or closely related field
Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Experience providing clinical services to individuals with disabilities

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 five years. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on September 19, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://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.

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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.

Requisition ID: 1019247
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu