Visiting Senior Program Lead, Research and Evaluation

Duties Responsibilities Organizational Leadership • Provide overall leadership and oversight of statewide research and programming evaluation strategy and design within Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration (FSNSHI) and affiliated Health and Community Wellness at University of Illinois Extension. • Oversee the strategy and development of research grants that advance the mission of FSNSHI. • Oversee data collection strategies to document program goals and objectives. • Lead and direct evaluation team and evaluation efforts for the FSNSHI and HCW program area. Provide direct supervision for research assistants, student employees, and other evaluation team staff. • Oversee and manage the budget for the evaluation and research team complying with all grant and funding requirements. Oversee and manage vendor contracts for evaluation related projects. • Provide leadership for the design, implementation, and use of reporting systems and submit the required state and federal reports. Oversee the necessary changes to reporting systems for HCW. • Provide training and technical assistance to Extension statewide staff for evaluation instruments and techniques. • Collaborate with Senior Program Leads to ensure streamlined and efficient operations across FSNSHI. • Initiate and direct interdisciplinary committees and workgroups pertaining to the FSNSHI and HCW program area evaluation projects. • Build relationships and establish partnerships with stakeholders. Represent Extension on national and statewide task forces and coalitions. • Provide presentations, in-services, and trainings on topics related to the position for internal and external stakeholders. • Contribute to the overall vision of the FSNSHI. Research • Lead research activities with faculty and collaborating partners. • Supervise the collection of data that contributes to the research-based evidence of the FSNSHI and HCW program area. • Write scientific publications that advance the field and represent the work the FSNSHI and HCW program area. • Oversee and conduct literature reviews to contribute to the latest research. • Lead efforts for data analysis and data visualization integrating resources and expertise that demonstrate solutions for stakeholders, partners, and collaborators. • Establish professional relationships and participate in campus-based partnerships that connect academic programs and research to complement Extension programming. • Serve on state or national board and workgroups to enhance partnerships and collaborations between the FSNSHI and organizations. • Be an active member within a professional society(s) to keep abreast of changes within discipline. • Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance competency in subject matter area. Other Information • Perform other duties that contribute to University of Illinois Extension programming, as assigned. • Local, regional, and statewide travel required; personal transportation required.