Implementation Specialist Job at The Jed Foundation
$111,000 - $150,000 a year
The JED Foundation is seeking an experienced translational researcher to join our Design and Impact team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and refining system-level suicide prevention programming. The role will be critical in defining measurement and implementation of programming to enhance evaluation and impact efforts.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in implementation science, program design, and evaluation in the youth and young adult mental health. The ability to collaborate in a matrixed organization, lead program direction, build collaborative partnerships cross functionally and lead long term strategic direction are important to this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to design/refine system-level suicide prevention programming for varied contexts, such as school districts, high school, and higher education institutions.
- Develop logic models, measurement frameworks, and program evaluation plans.
- Translate and apply research/empirical data into design to improve implementation and associated outcomes.
- Develop program implementation plans, including identifying implementation strategies and methods, setting implementation goals, and monitoring implementation progress.
- Support program evaluation activities, including data collection, data analysis, and reporting
- Collaborate with other members of the research team and program staff to ensure that programs are implemented with fidelity and in accordance with best practices.
- Stay current with research and best practices in implementation science, program design and evaluation, and related fields.
- Collaborate with other members of the research team on grant applications and research projects.
- Write and publish research articles and reports, and present findings at conferences and other events.
- Provide mentorship and thought leadership in the Design and Impact team.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Competencies:
- Scope and Execution:
- Are responsible for a functional area or core program/product; you are capable of managing rare or complex challenges or projects.
- Anticipate and plan for operational challenges or roadblocks within your function and proactively develop solutions.
- Play an active role in informing your department-level strategic planning and annual budgeting needs.
- Regularly provide impactful mentorship & coaching to others.
- Communication:
- Are skilled at crafting and delivering company messages that build enthusiasm and motivate the team. You clearly tell the story of JED's mission, vision, and future goals.
- Drive discussions at a function level to help identify and manage gaps, challenges, and opportunities for work.
- Are approachable and foster candid two-way communication, and mentor others so they can do the same.
- Aim to share as much information as possible, but understand when to keep certain company information confidential.
- Collaboration and Cross Team Impact:
- Lead cross-functional collaboration that results in positive business outcomes. You have a strong track record of collaborating productively with all levels and have influence/impact across the company.
- Proactively identify and disrupt working silos on team.
- Produce work that has a clear impact on the overall business; you are fluent in JED's vision and priorities.
- JED Citizenship
- Understand the big picture and are willing to make tradeoffs to prioritize company success.
- Have the maturity and experience to artfully navigate tricky team dynamics, difficult conversations, and/or sharing company messages while maintaining necessary professional confidences.
- Role model prioritizing self-care; you understand what a healthy work-life balance is and you support others in achieving the right balance for them.
- Learning and Feedback:
- Solicit, integrate, and provide feedback to stakeholders across the company as it relates to your domain.
- Are comfortable with uncertainty; you make smart decisions by anticipating potential issues and researching best practices in any scenario.
- Are receptive to different ideas, suggestions, and opinions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Masters in Health Services Research, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- Formalized training/course work in implementation science or translational research.
- 7+ years of experience in program design and evaluation, implementation science, or a related field.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).
- Knowledge of implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM, PARIHS).
- Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies (e.g., hybrid trials, CRTs, quasi-experimental designs, mixed-methods).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in presenting research findings to a variety of audiences.
- Experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred.
- Passion for young adult mental health and alignment with JED’s Guiding Principles and Shared Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism.
Pay Ranges / Location / Travel Information
Pay Ranges:
The range listed on this job posting is based on JED's compensation posting ranges. Salaries may be higher or lower depending on experience and geographic location.
Location/Travel Information:
Please note that this position is largely remote but will require retreat/business meetings at JED’s central office in NYC or other locations as designated by JED leadership. Additional travel may be required.
The range listed on this job posting is based on JED's compensation posting ranges. Salaries may be higher or lower depending on experience and geographic location.
Location/Travel Information:
Please note that this position is largely remote but will require retreat/business meetings at JED’s central office in NYC or other locations as designated by JED leadership. Additional travel may be required.
About The Jed Foundation
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding and action for young adult mental health.
Department
Design & Impact
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Remote
Workplace type
Fully remote
Compensation
$111,000 - $150,000 / year
Reporting To
Head of Design and Impact
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