Implementation Practice Intern

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 18 Apr 2024

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Department FPG Child Development Inst - 631200
Career Area Other
Posting Open Date 04/16/2024
Application Deadline 04/18/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Implementation Practice Intern
Position Number 20063364, 20063216
Vacancy ID S022987
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 30
Work Schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $25.00 - $30.00
Proposed Start Date 05/20/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 3 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children’s wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.
Position Summary
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO IDENTICAL POSITIONS (POSITION NUMBERS 20063364 & 20063216).  BY APPLYING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH AVAILABLE POSITIONS.
Project Background:
Since 2016, the Implementation Capacity for Triple P (ICTP) projects have been providing external implementation support to regional teams scaling up Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Triple P); an evidence-based program shown to improve child welfare outcomes. We are interested in analyzing historical qualitative data to identify facilitators and barriers to capacity development that were reported in monthly and quarterly surveys from implementation specialists and regional team members. We are hoping to recruit two interns who would work with The Impact Center at FPG’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Core to analyze qualitative data and develop a report on common themes identified in the data related to Triple P implementation across the state.
The internship would include the following activities:
* Collaboration with the other summer intern on the qualitative analysis.
* Identifying evaluation questions (e.g., facilitators and barriers to capacity development).
* Scanning and annotating qualitative responses from implementation specialists and regional team members.
* Identification and assignment of themes, codes.
* Addition of context, checking of assumptions related to themes and codes.
* Produce an account that provides an accurate and accessible summary of findings.
The work is expected to lead to:
* Knowledge and skill development around qualitative data analysis using real-life data set from implementation science practice.
* Development of a report of results from the qualitative analysis and option for poster presentation submission at relevant conference.
Other learning and networking opportunities to complement main work:
* Participation in FPG and Impact Center professional development seminars.
* Mentoring, shadowing, and networking with implementation science professionals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
 Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. 
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Desired experience and skills:
* Experience working as part of a team, collaborating with others on research projects.
* Experience, coursework and/or current training in qualitative methods.
* Experience, coursework and/or current training in content analysis software (e.g., nVivo, Dedoose, Atlas.ti).
* Experience, coursework and/or current training in data visualization and communicating technical concepts to lay audience.
* Excellent writing and presentation skills.
* Exposure to implementation science concepts, theories, and frameworks.
* Ability to synthesize data and engage in strong conceptual thinking.
* Ability to work well autonomously within a supportive mentoring environment.
* Ability to work well both independently and within teaming environments.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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