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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Bachelor’s degree in a social sciences field such as social work, education, psychology plus seven (7) years of experience in early childhood education policy, educator training, community research, child development research, early childhood education programs required.
Arkansas Driver’s License and ability to travel within AR and outside for trainings and project meetings as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience in research outcomes evaluation, early childhood education, or social sciences.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a social science or related field.
Certificate of advanced training in evaluation and data management for research.
Experience with early childhood policy, data outcomes evaluation, community engagement, qualitative data analysis and statistical methods.
Microsoft Power BI, database management, research data collection survey design, SPSS, SQL, SAS, NVIVO or other evaluation software.
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Responsibilities:
Responsible for designing and implementing research program evaluation protocols. This will include both qualitative and quantitative design and analysis.
Work on multiple programs in early childhood education. Strong knowledge of the research setting, methods of protocol design, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data will be required.
Assist faculty in grant and contract applications including work plan, budget, assessment of resources, and developing an evaluation plan.
Responsible for executing awarded grants and contracts to ensure the successful accomplishment of project outcomes following the established protocol.
Create project timelines, strategies for content development, and processes for execution of deliverables.
Prepare grant reports for funders based on outcomes data. These reports will include technical writing, narrative description and data visualization to present the findings in meaningful ways.
Ensure compliance within the division of UAMS policies and procedures.
Support staff with needed resources, mentoring and training.
Represent research faculty with state and community partners in the work.
Works to build relationships with partner organizations to accomplish the deliverables and effectively manage program deliverables.
Delivers community-based trainings as needed around the State of Arkansas and will perform outreach functions in identified counties to meet participant recruitment goals for grants and contracts.
Works with key staff in the promotion of the Division of Research and Evaluation to various stakeholder groups
Contribute to the overall work of the Research and Evaluation division in order to further research and support division.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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