Careers in Quality

ASSISTANT/ ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

FAMILY RESILIENCY CENTER

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

WE TRANSFORM LIVES.

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story.

The Family Resiliency Center (FRC) and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invite applications for an Assistant or Associate Director. We strive to Make Thriving the Norm for families, children, youth, and communities.  

We seek a promising or established administrative team member committed to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the Center with a passion for community-based participatory research, translation and dissemination, and transdisciplinary teamwork. To this end, the Assistant or Associate Director will lead and support efforts to (a) strengthen partnerships with community and youth collaborators; (b) expand a diverse applied research portfolio; (c) secure funding for Center initiatives; and (d) translate and disseminate the work of the Center and its collaborators via outreach, communication, training, and educational activities.  

Major duties will include:

• Develop and implement interdisciplinary research and education programs.
• Develop and lead the FRC communication plan.
• Direct and implement research translation and outreach program, including public policy recommendation and material development.
• Develop, direct, and provide professional development training opportunities and instruction.
• Serve as Instructor or Co-Instructor for HDFS 494 or another related course.
• Develop and implement systems needed to support the strategic plan and annual reporting.
• Develop and conduct applied research and education programs, publish, and present.
• Supervise other team members.

A successful candidate will have:

• Multiple years of experience working with inter/transdisciplinary teams and diverse community partners (e.g., service providers, policy makers, educators)
• Working knowledge and application of participatory team science
• Success working on or supporting externally funded research and translation projects
• Quantitative, qualitative, mixed, and biosocial methods skills
• Initiative, characterized as a self-starter
• Passion for applied and translational research
• Long-term administration or research career goals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Growth mindset

The Family Resiliency Center is an inter- and transdisciplinary research, education, and outreach center housed in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and College of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences (ACES). We have tremendous resources in the Center and department and across campus that are leveraged to promote rigorous, inter-disciplinary, transdisciplinary, and culturally-relevant research, teaching, and outreach. The Center currently supports over 30 collaborators as part of our Collaboratory.  

Position: Twelve-month, full time, benefits-eligible position. Rank will be determined based on years and variety of experience and educational attainment. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 PM (CST) on October 18, 2023.  Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and submit a cover letter including statement of your contribution to the Center strategic plan, current CV or resume, writing sample, and names and contact information of three references.  Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu/ will not be considered.  For further information regarding this position, please visit our web page https://hdfs.illinois.edu, or contact Search Committee member, Dr. Dana Eldreth (deldreth@illinois.edu).  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Applications will be reviewed immediately. Applicants may be interviewed before the apply by date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after the apply by date. The position is available immediately following the application date. We anticipate the position beginning in Fall 2023; the exact start date is negotiable.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1019764
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree is required (MA, MS, MPH or MSW). Applicants must have degree in hand by start date.
• At least 3 years of working in higher education or research setting is required.
• A doctorate in human development and family studies, public health, community health, anthropology, behavioral economics, developmental psychology, social psychology, epidemiology, or affiliated fields is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with newsletter, annual report development, and social media maintenance and engagement is preferred.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and/ or research coordinator or assistant staff positions is preferred.
• Experience partnering with community organizations and teaching, training, or professional development facilitator experience is preferred.

About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is comprised of highly productive faculty committed to addressing challenges regarding human development, relationships, and families through cutting-edge research, award-winning instruction, and culturally sensitive outreach. HDFS faculty and student scholarship is always conducted with a view to relevant contextual issues and to practical implications be they for community or health professionals, families/parents, schools/teachers/youth program leaders, or policymakers.

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