Research Study Coordinator-Preventive Medicine

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Sciences seeks a Research Study Coordinator 2 to lead evaluation efforts for community programs tackling youth violence and victim support. You will design logic models, track outcomes, and collaborate with partners to ensure data-informed decisions.

The role involves developing surveys, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and reporting findings to leadership. The position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with a weekend/evening schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in program evaluation or 6 years with education.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates logic models and theories of change.
• Manages day-to-day details of evaluation projects.
• Defines measurable outcomes for programs studying youth violence and victim support.
• Designs surveys and tracking systems; leads data collection.
• Analyzes data and translates findings into insights.
• Reports progress and outcomes to PI and staff.
• Mentors staff and provides training to partners.

Skills

Program evaluation

Logic models

Theories of change

Data analysis

Surveys design

Data collection

Data insights

Communication skills

Data confidentiality

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $5,854.96/Monthly

THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027

Job Description

Market Range: 10

Job Summary/Essential Job Functions

The Research Study Coordinator 2 leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of evaluation efforts for community-based organizations delivering programs aimed at reducing youth violence, supporting at-risk youth, and providing services to victims of violence. Works collaboratively with community partners, program staff, and leadership to ensure programs are data-informed, outcomes-driven, and responsive to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates logic models and theories of change.
• Works independently to manage day-to-day macro- and micro-level details essential to the scientific advancement and functioning of a large and complex evaluation and research program, as determined by Principal Investigator (PI).
• Defines measurable outcomes for various intervention programs including youth engagement, violence reduction, and victim support.
• Designs surveys and tracking systems and leads qualitative data collection.
• Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Participates or leads, staff and other study meetings to keep everyone updated on progress of project(s) as assigned.
• Evaluates attainment of goals and make recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
• Applies expertise in principles of evaluation and research methods, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication.
• Prepares evaluation and research reports to report on the findings of the evaluation/research initiative.
• Supervises and provides work direction to evaluation team staff members.
• Provides training and technical assistance for community partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in program evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of program evaluation frameworks including logic models and theories of change.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
• Skill in developing surveys, tracking systems, and data collection tools.
• Skill in translating data into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to ensure data quality, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Ability to engage community partners with cultural humility.

Work Schedule

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.