Research Study Coordinator-Preventive Medicine

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Research Study Coordinator 2 to lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of evaluations for programs reducing youth violence and supporting at-risk youth. You will collaborate with community partners, staff, and leadership to ensure data-informed, outcomes-driven results.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of evaluation experience (or 6 years with education).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; transcripts required.
• Two (2) years of experience in program evaluation or six years with education/experience mix.
• Knowledge of evaluation frameworks (logic models, theories of change).
• Experience with data collection, analysis, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates logic models and theories of change.
• Manages day-to-day operations of a large evaluation program.
• Defines measurable outcomes for intervention programs.
• Designs surveys and tracking systems and leads data collection.
• Analyzes data and translates findings into actionable insights.
• Convenes staff and partners meetings and reports progress.
• Evaluates attainment of goals and recommends improvements.
• Applies evaluation methods, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication.
• Prepares evaluation and research reports.
• Supervises and provides direction to staff.
• Provides training and technical assistance to partners.

Skills

Logic models

Theories of change

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Survey development

Data collection

Data quality

Communication of findings

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Market Range: 10

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

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

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

1. Develops and updates logic models and theories of change.
2. 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).
3. Defines measurable outcomes for various intervention programs including youth engagement, violence reduction, and victim support.
4. Designs surveys and tracking systems and leads qualitative data collection.
5. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into actionable insights.
6. Participates or leads, staff and other study meetings to keep everyone updated on progress of project(s) as assigned.
7. Evaluates attainment of goals and make recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
8. Applies expertise in principles of evaluation and research methods, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication.
9. Prepares evaluation and research reports to report on the findings of the evaluation/research initiative.
10. Supervises and provides work direction to evaluation team staff members.
11. Provides training and technical assistance for community partners.
12. 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; ORa 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.