Job Description

Associate Director, CCTS Evaluation & Tracking

Hiring Department Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1041139

Posting Close Date July 28, 2026

Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $85,000 to $110,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The CCTS Associate Director of Evaluation and Tracking plans, develops and implements the unit's core mission strategies including overseeing the development of processes for capturing output and outcome data used to evaluate performance effectiveness and track progress and impact among the various programs of the CCTS. Develops objectives and design research and data collection procedures for the Evaluation and Tracking Program. Provide expertise in science policy and studies of collaboration and interdisciplinarity. This position works with senior leadership and core directors to collect evaluation data, produce regular and periodic reports to meet aims and communicate accurate reporting of evaluation findings. Serves as team lead for the CTSA Consortium Impact committee and working groups; and represents the CTSA at national meetings and within the national CTSA consortium.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in health, biological, social, or behavioral science required; PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research, program evaluation, data analysis, or performance measurement
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing quantitative and/or qualitative research or evaluation studies
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, including experience with at least one analytical tool (e.g., R, Python, Stata, SPSS, or similar)
• Experience working with complex datasets, including data cleaning, management, and interpretation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or presentations that translate data into actionable insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners

Preferred Qualifications

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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.