Visiting Research Associate II - Crisis Hub - Jane Addams College of Social Work Policy Center

Visiting Research Associate II - Jane Addams College of Social Work – Center for Social Policy and Research, 988 Crisis Hub

Hiring Department:
Jane Addams College of Social Work

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
April 2, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary for the position is $48,000.

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 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 Visiting Research Associate II for the 988/Crisis Hub will provide administrative coordination and support for research, communication, and policy and community engagement at local levels throughout the state for the successful implementation of Illinois' 988. The role will be collaboratively part of the project team for the 988 implementation and associated initiatives, including 590, 400, CESSA, and others. The project team activities will involve shared contributions for project management, information management, relationship management and communications, training, reporting, and quality improvement, ensuring that team activities are seamless, individualized, and appropriate for each of the communities across the state.

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations, or other methods according to established research protocols.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for the administration of online surveys and assessments to a statewide audience, coordinating communications, collection, and storage of survey results.
• Support analysis plans, report‑writing, and dissemination of results; prepare reports including visual and narrative summaries of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the execution of tasks, including but not limited to improving administrative and operational systems and platforms related to the program.
• May assist with study protocol development.
• Coordinate the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and data collection and analysis tools.
• Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants, and other documents.
• Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate and support the work of program activities such as online meetings, webinars, conference calls, and in‑person engagement events to accomplish project goals. This includes scheduling meetings, organizing and managing logistics, communicating with participants, producing pre‑meeting agendas and related materials, and documenting meeting content such as meeting minutes, results, and action steps.
• Maintain current program records and files through multiple project‑specific databases and project management systems.
• Compile information related to project domains and tag and enter information into the program knowledgebase to track projects, resources, and publications relevant to the work…