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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Capi Field Supervisor in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: Our Researcher I position will oversee the Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) field operations for the CAPI projects at the University of Wisconsin Survey Center (UWSC). This position will be responsible for supervising a staff of CAPI interviewers for the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS), the Midlife in the United States study (MIDUS), and the Milwaukee Area Family Finances study, among others. Duties include screening/hiring CAPI Interviewers, developing and leading CAPI interviewer training, tracking, and reporting CAPI project data, and maintaining a rigorous quality control system. Includes supervision of field staff who conduct social science research by administering interviews in Wisconsin and across the United States. Some studies require administering anthropometric measures and collecting DNA and other biological samples from respondents. Sample of recently completed CAPI projects: California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH) The California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study was an evaluation of the impact of AB12, the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, on outcomes during the transition to adulthood for foster youth. CalYOUTH is a longitudinal survey of approximately 800 foster care youth in the state of California. Modeled after the very successful Midwest Young Adult Study conducted by UWSC, CalYOUTH interviewed youth prior to their 18th birthday at Wave 1, then followed-up at age 20 for Wave 2, and age 22 for Wave 3. In collaboration with the California Department of Social Services, and funded by multiple foundations, CalYOUTH was conducted over a 5-year period. The in-person interviews were approximately 75-90 minutes in length and included Audio-CASI for sensitive questions. The study was designed to capture information about a broad range of life experiences. Examples of survey modules included foster care placement characteristics and experiences, experience with the juvenile courts, education, employment, health and development, social support and community connections, service utilization, and plans and attitudes about the future. A fourth round of interviews was completed in... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/76621CA0B3C64029

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