Research Scientist/Eval. Mgr

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Position Number 999973

Functional Title Research Scientist/Eval. Mgr Position Type Research Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on , , and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Our mission is to be a statewide training and technical assistance provider, research partner, and information exchange resource for law enforcement, community, and resource providers who are involved in focused deterrence violent crime reduction strategies in North Carolina. Through the application of our partnership and our collaboration, we will strive to make communities across North Carolina safer. Our goals through the Network are to share best practices and contribute to the growing body of evidence-based practices in crime and violence reduction through focused deterrence strategies.

As a member of the National Network for Safe Communities, the State of North Carolina shares in the belief that successful innovations can deal with crime problems in a fundamentally different way. Working closely with the United States Attorney's Office in the Middle, Western, and Eastern federal judicial districts, The North Carolina Network for Safe Communities brings together jurisdictions around the State that are currently implementing focused deterrence strategies to help them learn from one another; address common issues; and provide support to new jurisdictions. The North Carolina Network for Safe Communities has organized the North Carolina Community Resource Coordinator ( CRC) Network, a statewide network for community resource providers to share information and exchange ideas concerning focused deterrence work in North Carolina. We meet quarterly to discuss, share, and document best practices.

Position Summary

The Research Scientist will work with foundations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to design, implement, and assess evidence-based interventions and evaluations that promote organizational learning and program improvement. The Research Scientist will carry out research tasks such as instrument development, data collection, data analysis, and data visualization including the ability to explain findings and interventions to a wide range of audiences. The Research Scientist will also facilitate evaluation planning with clients to ensure that the data collection methods are culturally appropriate and that the findings are useful. In addition, this person will play an active role both in identifying and developing, submitting, and managing new grant opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, sociology, education, public health, or related field.

Five years of experience implementing and evaluating programs related to violence prevention and increasing community safety.

Must have a strong background in a variety of evaluation approaches and research methods (including both quantitative and qualitative analysis) with the ability to analyze various forms of data to determine the source of violence as well as to assess the effectiveness of interventions.

A community-based participatory action research experience is a must.

The candidate must be able to clearly communicate evaluation-related concepts and findings in oral and written form in a professional manner, while also demonstrating excellent listening skills and a comfort working with a range of individuals within both the community setting (e.g., elected officials, practitioners, youth and families, previously incarcerated, and residents) and the university (e.g., faculty, graduate students, administration).

Because of the nature of community-based research, in-state traveling may be required depending upon the evaluation project.

Must have a successful track record of writing, submitting, and administering grants.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

Experience partnering with both law enforcement and community leaders to strengthen relationships and collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Experience in developing and providing training and technical assistance to community partners on evidence-based approaches to preventing and/or reducing violence including gun, grant, open drug market, intimate partner, and human trafficking.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department NC Safe Communities - 11516 Job Open Date 11/30/2022 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities Percentage Of Time 35%

Key Responsibility

Grant writing and oversight of project management

Essential Tasks

Experience partnering with both law enforcement and community leaders to strengthen relationships and collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Experience in developing and providing training and technical assistance to community partners on evidence-based approaches to preventing and/or reducing violence including gun, grant, open drug market, intimate partner, and human trafficking.

Percentage Of Time 35%

Key Responsibility

Research and technical assistance

Essential Tasks

Research design and evaluation including the development of data collection tools, IRB submission, training others in data collection and reporting, data analysis, and reporting, including written and oral presentations.

Provide training and technical assistance to partners across the state and nationally related to data collection, research design, operational activities, sustainability, fidelity, and process improvement across various projects.

Provide research and training/technical assistance for the United States Attorney's Offices in all three federal judicial districts in NC (EDNC, MDNC, WDNC).

Percentage Of Time 25%

Key Responsibility

Strategic planning and intiative development

Essential Tasks

Oversee and facilitate multiple statewide initiatives including community and resource partners to collaborate and share information and best practices to work toward common goals.

Facilitate strategic planning with project partners to assist them in reaching project-specific goals and improvements.

Engage with community-based partners including local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, resource providers and service agencies, and community residents to develop and sustain initiatives.

Percentage Of Time 5%

Key Responsibility

Other duties

Essential Tasks

Other duties as assigned.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Walking, Lifting-30-60 lbs.

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Resume/CV

Cover Letter

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