Applied Research Manager - Social Work Research & Public Service

Applied Research Manager - Social Work Research & Public Service - 24000000D3 

Description

 

Applied Research Manager of Division of Applied Research and Evaluation

Salary: Exempt , $82,000

The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for the Applied Research Manager.  

The Applied Research Manager position carries a high level and a broad scope of responsibility, management, and accountability for the Applied Research & Data Analytics unit of the division.  More specifically, the Applied Research Manager is responsible for leading applied research teams with different areas of content expertise (e.g., education, human services, public health, etc.), and independently managing multiple projects of varying size, duration, and complexity through all phases of the work (plan development, oversight for the implementation of the data collection plan, respond to changes in the scope or focus of the project, make judgments about appropriateness of analysis, interpretation of data and drawing of conclusions/recommendations, make judgments about methods of communicating and reporting findings in manner that meets unique client needs).  The Applied Research Manager tracks the progress of multiple projects against schedules as he/she supervises staff in the several operational units of senior researchers who are dedicated to specific projects based on their unique, deep content expertise.  The Applied Research Manager works with staff he/she supervises in the division to identify and resolve problems that arise during the design and/or the implementation of rigorous research projects, as well as fosters reflection and dialogue on team processes.  To do his/her job effectively, the Applied Research Manager works closely with the Associate Director who is responsible in turn for cultivating potential client relationships and  leading the development of proposals that outline the scope of services based on understanding of client needs and available resources.  More specifically, in early stages of every new project the Applied Research Manager works closely with the Associate Director of the division to refine and review a Management Plan for the applied research endeavor (scope of work and timeline for project milestones, budget, identified internal and external personnel requirements, training needs of personnel, technology requirements, allocation of personnel and resources to support the plan, communication and reporting plan for internal project stakeholders).  The Applied Research Manager serves also as the unit's liaison/coordinator for activities that require interaction with staff from other SWORPS operational units and advises with respect to priorities.  This position coordinates and leads teams with minimal supervision.  The focus of supervision relates primarily to the Associate Director communicating to the Applied Research Manager client needs and scope of work.

The job duties include, but not limited to:

·       Support sponsors, sponsor partners, senior researchers, and other stakeholders including peers in other university settings in development of research agenda in specific content areas

·       Lead the planning, design, and management of rigorous applied research studies (implementation, impact, etc.)

·       Develop positive and trusting relationships with sponsors and applied research team members, serving as the primary contact for status updates and changes for all applied research projects in the division

·       Manage internal and external communications responding in a timely and professional manner via telephone and email

·       Develop data sharing agreements building necessary data infrastructure that supports applied research projects for the division

·       Provide high level expertise related to Institutional Review Board guidelines and oversight in development of research protocols for all applied research projects in the division

·       Manage and coordinate activities of applied research teams and related workflow

·       Conduct systematic reviews to assess the quality of existing evidence, summarize findings, and identify gaps in knowledge

·       Facilitate peer learning/learning collaboratives uniting professionals across organizations to share knowledge

·       Develop and validate measurement tools

·       Apply advanced analytics (trends/patterns, risks/benefits, etc.) to inform evidence-based strategies and investment in new opportunities

·       Disseminate applied research findings through reports, peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, webinars, blog posts, etc.

·       Recruit, hiring, training, and supervising staff

·       Confer with immediate supervisor and other division leads, as well as assist with proposal development for potential projects

 

Qualifications

 

Education

 

Required: Master’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences; Health; Child & Family; Education; or related field

 

Experience

 

Required:

·     Experience beyond university coursework requirements in program evaluation/applied research, as well as demonstrated experience leading a team.

·     5 or more years of experience leading/managing program evaluation and/or applied research work.

·     Demonstrated experience communicating applied research and evaluation findings clearly to a variety of audiences both orally and in writing.

·     The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States

 

Preferred:

·     Demonstrated expertise in human services content area (education, housing, health, etc.) as evidenced by peer reviewed publications.

·     Demonstrated supervisory experience (may be outside the context of program evaluation/applied research).

 

Exempt Position: Market Range, 13.

 

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends, evenings, and overnight travel.

 

WORK LOCATION: Knoxville

 

Application Process: Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualifications, a resume , and complete contact information for 3 professional references . Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Social Work Research & Pub Svc 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Feb 20, 2024, 8:47:18 AM