COMMUNITY-CENTERED EVALUATION TEAM MEMBER

  • Wisconsin
  • Wisc

COMMUNITY-CENTERED EVALUATION TEAM MEMBER Job no: 252272-AS Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time Department: SMPH/POP HEALTH INST/PHI Location: Madison Categories: Research Job Summary: The Community-centered evaluation team member will primarily engage in door-to-door data collection efforts in South Madison. Under the supervision of the principal investigator, this role will participate in shaping the evaluation plan and tools for collecting data. Responsibilities will include organizing outreach materials, delivering outreach materials, following a research protocol, participating in data analysis and sharing the results of these analyses. This role will both help connect residents to City of Madison development efforts and provide the City with feedback on how their development efforts are impacting the community. The goal is to ensure residents have a say over the City of Madison funded community development efforts in South Madison over the next 10 years. Our team of evaluators values collaboration, leadership, innovation, growth, and each other. We advance health and well-being for all by shifting the conditions of power. We have a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself and as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage application from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. Moreover, SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.

  • 85% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
  • 5% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
  • 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Relevant Work Experience -Data collection via interviews and surveys -Community organizing -Coalition work -Evaluation or Research -Community health work -Work as a member of a team -Attention to detail when working with data -Relationship building skills Preferred Attributes: -Enthusiasm for starting conversations with people you don't know in order to talk about what matters to them. -Acceptance with rejection at times -An interest in sharing opportunities for South Madison residents to shape community development -A desire to support the development of affordable housing, build community wealth, and reduce gentrification in South Madison. COVID-19 Considerations: UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: . Please visit for the most up-to-date information. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 6 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Contact: Nick Harding neharding@wisc.edu 608-265-3735 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See for further information. ) Official Title: Research Specialist(RE047) Department(s): A538400-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH INST/PHI Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 252272-AS The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. Applications Open: Feb 18 2022 Central Standard Time Applications Close: Mar 11 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time Share this: | Position Department Location Opened Closes SMPH/POP HEALTH INST/PHI Madison Feb 18 2022 Mar 11 2022 11:55 PM COMMUNITY-CENTERED EVALUATION TEAM MEMBER summary: