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University of Washington RESEARCH COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 231357
Department: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Posting Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,792 - $5,200 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.
The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.
Partners for Our Children (P4C) aims to eliminate inequities and promote inter-generational family well-being by advancing research, evaluation and evidence-informed policy and practice. In collaboration with partners, communities and those with lived expertise, we work to transform the child welfare system and create structural changes that are anti-racist and affirming of all families. Partners for Our Children (https://partnersforourchildren.org/about-us/) (P4C) is based on campus at the UW and has the opportunity to leverage the academic community to optimize our work. We are an organization that seeks to advance diversity, equity, anti-racism and social justice. All staff are part of building an anti-racist organization, and we anticipate this person will contribute their talents as well.
P4C has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary (6 month), 60% - 100% FTE Research Coordinator. This position will support the evaluation of the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence, a partnership with the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) providing training and education for licensed caregivers and the child welfare workforce. This position will involve collaboration, research design, data collection and analysis, and contributing to dissemination of evaluation findings. Our team's focus is implementing continuous quality improvement within a large public agency.
This position will promote evidence informed child welfare policy and practice by reviewing research literature, coordinating evaluation projects, designing data collection tools, conducting data analysis, and sharing findings to inform program development. This position will require strong collaboration skills to address barriers to implementation, support the use of technology and the use of data to for continuous quality improvement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data Analysis – 35%
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses and interpret findings, with an emphasis on using descriptive statistics and thematic analyses to convey survey findings clearly and accurately.
Support formative evaluation through analysis of curriculum review and observation data; summarize feedback to inform revisions and improvements.Data design, collection and management – 30%
Create and manage data collection instruments, especially on-line surveys, and occasionally interviews and focus groups.
Understand and track survey samples and response rates using multiple data sources
Review curriculum and observe delivery, use curriculum review tools to provide detailed feedback to Alliance workgroups.
Provide timely response to partner inquiries, and actively seek resolutions to challenges related to design and use of online surveys.
Collect, enter, and manage qualitative and quantitative data using web-based platforms and statistical software such as REDCap and Microsoft Excel.
Ensure client confidentiality within cloud-based data collection systems and adhere to ethical guidelines of research with human subjects.Teaming and collaboration – 25%
Engage with Alliance staff to gather necessary information for pilot evaluations and to keep learner survey tools up to date and to communicate updates and make requests.
Track project timelines and deliverables. Communicate proactively with supervisor to manage deliverables and respond to shifting priorities.
Participate in evaluation team meetings, P4C all-staff meetings, and maintain positive relationships and timely communication with Alliance and DCYF partners.
Train peers and partners in new software tools and technological initiatives as assigned.Dissemination – 10%
Create data visualizations and summarize findings using report templates and generating new templates as needed.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests.
Present findings to Alliance Continuous Quality Assurance Team, Alliance Evaluation Committee, and course development workgroups.
Develop narrative reports to share qualitative and quantitative findings to inform ongoing quality improvement efforts with Alliance and DCYF partners.
Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Social Sciences or related field.
Minimum of two years of experience working in a child welfare, youth and family services, program evaluation, research or analysis setting.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work effectively with all partners, including experience working with people with diverse social identities, and working across differences with cultural humility.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and inclusion, anti-racism and social justice.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to track over time.
Knowledge of APA style for professional writing.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Adaptability in learning new software tools.
Washington State approved human subject’s training (must be completed within 30 days of hire).
Experience translating complex ideas and data into user friendly language.
Demonstrated ability with qualitative and quantitative analysis, visualization and interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple demands simultaneously under time constraint and meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and quality. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong initiative, problem-solving and self-starting approach, flexibility, the ability to deal effectively with rapid growth and change, and the ability to organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.
Facility with web-based survey tools such as REDCap or Qualtrics.
Knowledge of the US and Washington state child welfare policy and practice.
Strengths-based perspective with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
Familiarity with IRB applications and procedures, managing confidential data collection and analysis, and maintaining ethical standards that guide research and evaluation.
Experience with phone interviewing.
Descriptive quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
Experience in the use of statistical software such as SPSS, R, STATA.
Experience with data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.