Evaluation Specialist

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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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience in any of the following, combined: evaluation, research, quality improvement, process improvement, planning data collection methods.

• Must have excellent written communication skills (a writing sample may be requested).
• Must possess knowledge of research methods and/or program evaluation.
• Must have the ability to develop, interpret, summarize, and present complex data.
• Intermediate proficiency usingWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently and interdependently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public policy, public administration, public health or related field plus one (1) year of experience in any of the following, combined: program evaluation, research, quality improvement, planning data collection activities.
• Experience relevant to position duties, conducted in health care or public health setting.
• Experience with translational research/science evaluation or mixed methods research.
• Experience supervising personnel or leading project teams.
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA, NVIVO).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (English/Marshallese).

Additional Information:

Support ICHI research studies, program evaluations, and quality improvement using quantitative and qualitative methods

• Plan, collect, analyze, and summarize data
• Contribute to the development of culturally responsive research, program evaluation, and Quality Improvement (QI) project designs
• Lead active ICHI research and program evaluation projects and manage project teams
• Identify and liaise with partners and community members to ensure culturally responsive evaluation and research activities
• Negotiate on program evaluation and QI priorities and scope
• Contribute to analysis plan development for research, evaluation, and QI efforts
• Plan, collect, analyze, and report on ICHI research and evaluation of community health policy, projects, and services
• Plan, collect, analyze, and report on QI efforts
• Manage ICHI and community health data
• Produce tailored summaries to include in various proposals, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences
• Lead the writing of manuscripts and reports for internal and external audiences

Build capacity for research and evaluative thinking across ICHI. Activities will vary based on project portfolio but may include:

• Serving as team lead
• Coaching of team members
• Training new staff

Other duties as assigned

• Including the performance of tasks that facilitate the development and delivery of culturally responsive services and resources (such as translation of materials if within the candidate's skillset) to effectively serve our diverse populations.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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.