Department

Crown Research Bouris

About the Department

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff, and students focus on identifying solutions to complex social problems through research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions. More than 10,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, in business, and at governmental agencies. The Crown Family School is the home of four academic centers: These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE), the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, and the Center for Climate, Health, and Society (CHAS),. More information may be found at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.

Job Summary

The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is located at the University of Chicago and is a fully grant-funded research and service Center. CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041.
The University of Chicago's position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them in the South represent the largest contiguous Black population in the United States. By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent.

Please note that this position is funded through a grant, and as such, its continuation is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. The current grant period is scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2027. Employment in this role is expected to end on that date unless there is an extension of the grant or receipt of additional funding to support the position beyond that term.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, screening for eligibility, and consenting community members.
• Delivering assessments, interventions, and controls.
• Supporting data entry and analysis.
• Offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
• Conducting literature reviews, supporting manuscripts, and grant writing.
• Depending on skill set, may engage in data management and analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day research project operations.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of CDC and NIH-funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and Criminal Justice- Involved (CJI) populations vulnerable to COVID and HIV.
• Coordinate multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment, and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling.
• Assist with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
• Support evening and weekend events for when research is requested on-site.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Experience working in a research or public health setting.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multitask on frequent and constantly changing demands.
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge, awareness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule, on-site at the Hyde Park campus in Chicago, 4 days/week.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• References (when requested)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$58,000.00 - $60,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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