Violence Prevention Evaluation Specialist

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Research Program Specialist in the School of Social Work to lead evaluation planning for violence prevention programs and manage data collection across state providers.

The role involves providing technical assistance, coordinating with funders, and delivering training while ensuring IRB compliance. A master’s degree and 2+ years in violence prevention are required, with hybrid on-site work possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in violence prevention.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work in a team.
• Experience with data collection and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage evaluation plans for violence prevention programs.
• Coordinate data collection, review, and analysis using REDCap or similar systems.
• Provide technical assistance and training to providers and funders.
• Collaborate with team members to meet research goals and supervise assistants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Advanced writing skills

Data interpretation

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Research Program Specialist in the School of Social Work to lead evaluation planning for violence prevention programs and manage data collection across state providers.

The role involves providing technical assistance, coordinating with funders, and delivering training while ensuring IRB compliance. A master’s degree and 2+ years in violence prevention are required, with hybrid on-site work possible.