PREVENTION WORKS ABOUT US Menu Donate Today Fundraise Home / About Us / Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities Director of Research Apply by: December 17, 2021 The director of research will develop a research agenda for Children’s Trust that supports the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the organization. Working for an intermediary organization focused on strengthening families and leading communities to prevent child abuse and neglect, the director of research will manage specific projects and initiatives, engage in capacity building efforts of internal team members and external partners, and connect research and data to local communities and statewide efforts. The director of research will support the KIDS COUNT program by managing research and data products and events, develop data visualization products and support communication efforts, and support policy and advocacy initiatives. The director of research will serve on internal and external committees and projects, assist team members with the use of research and data, and help ensure the department’s project deliverables and organization’s objectives are met. Qualifications Have a PhD with an emphasis on research expertise in public health or related fields (i.e., community psychology, social work, public policy) and a minimum of five years of experience in the non-profit sector. Have proficient or expert knowledge of research methodologies, quantitative data analysis (i.e., using SAS or related software). and qualitative data analysis (i.e., Nvivo, Dedoose, or similar). Have experience with project management (including managing project budgets and deliverables), academic writing (i.e., peer-reviewed publications), and technical writing (i.e., white papers, grant reports, policy briefs). Benefits Children’s Trust provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, matching voluntary deferred compensation, and paid time off and holidays. Salary The salary range is between $50,374 and $75,562. The hiring range is a minimum of $60,968 and a maximum of $64,968. How to Apply Email your cover letter and resume to aneely@scchildren.org with the subject line Director of Research or mail it to P.O. Box 11644, Columbia, SC 29211. Director of Research description (PDF) About Children’s Trust Children’s Trust of South Carolina is the statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We provide funding, resources and training to help local program partners build strong families and positive childhoods. Children’s Trust leads the state’s coordinated efforts for the Strengthening Families Program; Triple P (Positive Parenting Program); S.C. Adverse Childhood Experiences Initiative; Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting; Child Abuse Prevention Month; Child Well-Being Coalition; and KIDS COUNT. Sign Up For News And Updates Signature Work Adverse Childhood Experiences Child Well-Being Coalition Child Abuse Prevention Month Empower Action KIDS COUNT South Carolina Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Programs Community Support for Young Parents Home Visiting Statewide Resource Network Strengthening Families Program Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Child Abuse and Neglect Recognizing the Signs Reporting About Us Board of Directors Our Team Employment Opportunities Events Newsroom Request for Proposals and Quotes Children’s Trust of South Carolina is the statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We provide funding, resources and training to help local program partners build strong families and positive childhoods. 1330 Lady Street, Suite 310, Columbia, SC 29201 Phone 803-733-5430 info@scchildren.org Site Map Intranet Privacy Policy © Copyright 2021 Site developed by: Period-Three