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Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

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Grants and Contracts Administrator

CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

Administration6 days ago

Role Description Chapin Hall Center for Children is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Research Administration and Compliance (RAC) team. This position supports Principal Investigators (PIs) and research and policy teams in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals. The role ensures compliance with sponsor, federal, and institutional rules, and coordinates closely with post-award teams to maintain continuity across the project lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Grants and Contracts Manager. Chapin Hall embraces a Work from Anywhere approach, offering flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Our fully remote model is grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to high-quality work and collaboration, regardless of location. While our work is remote, we intentionally create opportunities for connection and belonging. We offer in-person opportunities for staff to build: - Relationships and connection - Team cohesion and creativity - A strong sense of belonging to the organization Staff are expected to participate in occasional work-related travel, including attendance at in-person All Hall Convenings, which emphasize shared learning, collaboration, and community. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications. Responsibilities - Proposal Development & Submission: Lead and coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of complex proposals in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs). - Notice of Intents (NOIs): Respond to Notices of Intent by conducting a thorough review of funding opportunities. - Compliance & Policy Application: Interpret and apply sponsor, federal, and organizational policies to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and compliant. - Budget Development: Prepare, review, and approve internal budget templates. - Administrative Support: Prepare and submit administrative and technical proposal components. - Recovery Rate: Review the opportunity for any budgetary or Indirect Cost rate restrictions. - Pre-Award Resources: Maintain and update pre-award templates and resources. - Proposal Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date proposal information in Costpoint Opportunities. - Liaison Role: Serve as the primary point of contact on pre-award matters. - Subaward Issuance and Management: Manage subaward process, collecting necessary compliance and budget information. - Funder Portal Access: Maintain organizational access to Grants.gov and other funder portals. - Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement of pre-award processes and systems. - Onboarding Support: Provide onboarding support to new PIs. - Coordination: Work with post-award teams to align activities. - Performs additional duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in pre-award activities, required. - Prior experience in a nonprofit setting required. - Familiarity with federal and major non-federal grant and contract policies required. - High proficiency and fluency in Microsoft Office applications required. - Diplomatic skills to navigate and negotiate complex project problems required. - Knowledge of Costpoint-Deltek or similar database/CRM experience preferred. - Ability to work under pressure and adjust for additional hours, as necessary. - Strong writing skills; ability to write clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally. - Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage deadlines and identify priorities. - Strong analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize information and data. - Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding funder specifications and deadlines. - Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. - Flexibility and ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks required. - Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact. Requirements - Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. - Must be able to operate a computer or equivalent assistive technology for four (4) or more hours per day. - Must be able to travel locally and out of state occasionally. Benefits - Comprehensive health plans - Paid time off - Sick time - Parental leave - Retirement options

United States
$65.9K - $87.8K / year
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Policy Fellow

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Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

Communications27 days ago

Role Description Chapin Hall is seeking an experienced Policy Fellow to provide leadership and oversight on the implementation and sustainability of the Blueprint for Transformation: A Vision for Improved Behavioral Health Services for Illinois Children. The Policy Fellow will lead the Chapin Hall Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative team and work with external stakeholders including: - Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services - Illinois State Board of Education - Illinois Departments of Human Services, Children & Family Services, Public Health, Juvenile Justice, and Healthcare and Family Services This position will report to the Director of Policy Operations and allows for remote work and periodic in-person attendance at Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL meetings. The successful applicant is expected to work normal business hours and must have flexibility in their work schedule to accommodate business demands. The Policy Fellow will work with a collaborative and integrated research and policy team to bring a unique blend of clinical experience, policy expertise, and applied research to the leadership and oversight of the initiative. The successful candidate will bring deep familiarity with the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative and content expertise and understanding of the Illinois and national policy landscape related to children’s mental health, equity in service accessibility, trauma-informed and strengths-based practices and policies, and residential care, including best-practice processes and tools, staffing patterns, care coordination and referral, and continuous quality improvement. The individual will have a leadership track record of successfully leading the implementation of empirically-supported practices, tracking and monitoring effectiveness of programs, drafting or enhancing policies to support implementation of services, cultivating community and lived experience engagement, advising state agency leaders, experience working with multiple public and private stakeholders, and building infrastructure to promote well-being for youth. This policy expert will establish themselves as an organizational leader who attracts collaborators, executes work promptly, efficiently, on budget, and with quality. Additionally, this leader will engage a diverse group of stakeholders through a range of dissemination formats and outlets, in keeping with organizational priorities. The policy expert will seek and maintain an active, positive role in contributing to organizational culture. Chapin Hall embraces a Work from Anywhere approach, offering flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Our fully remote model is grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to high-quality work and collaboration, regardless of location. While our work is remote, we intentionally create opportunities for connection and belonging. We offer in-person opportunities for staff to build: - Relationships and connection - Team cohesion and creativity - A strong sense of belonging to the organization Staff are expected to participate in occasional work-related travel, including attendance at in-person All Hall Convenings, which emphasize shared learning, collaboration, and community. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications. Responsibilities - Leads the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative team, as part of Chapin Hall’s Illinois DCFS contract. - Serves as principal point of contact with key external stakeholders, and coordinates the Chapin Hall team to ensure consistent and transparent communications by directing and delivering frequent progress reports. - Understands the complex relationships between key funding and policy stakeholders relevant to work, develops and sustains network, and navigates those relationships effectively. - Cultivates relationships with key funding and policy stakeholders necessary to develop and carry out policy work. - Provides practical leadership support to the Deputy Governor’s office and participating state agencies to guide the sustainability of system transformation efforts including implementation of strategies to leverage the new repository of residential treatment beds, the BEACON platform for centralized care, and the implementation of Universal Mental Health Screening. - Conducts policy, fiscal and evidence reviews to develop, deploy, test, and refine capacity building and implementation tools frameworks, tools and resources. - Through results-based organizational development, coaching, education, and facilitation of meetings and change processes, builds capacity of system partners to: - Use data and evidence in decision making - Build and sustain structures that support large scale systems improvement - Further effective and sustainable implementation of practices and programs that lead to intended outcomes - Understand and leverage policy and financing as tools for progress - Use continuous quality improvement to promote progress-monitoring and mid-course improvements - Facilitates connections between education, mental health, and child welfare systems in support of leveraging shared values and achieving collective impact. - Together with colleagues, conceptualizes innovative data analytic support and research approaches toward the development and execution of plans for effective, tailored implementation of transformation efforts. - Leads and contributes substantively to research and policy teams working to effectively analyze, translate and present findings and implications into practical decisions, and, ultimately, policy change. - Engage in formal supervision of staff as required; contribute to professional development of colleagues. - Through close engagement with colleagues and Chapin Hall leadership, functions as a critical thought leader in the organization to collectively further Chapin Hall’s mission. - Through internal service, contribute to the development and refining of systems that support the execution of projects, staff development and advancement, and a positive organizational culture. - Performs additional duties as assigned. Qualifications - Master’s degree in education, public policy, social work, developmental or clinical psychology or other relevant field required, Ph.D. preferred. - First-hand experience with the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, including interagency collaboration on expediting placement and services for youth experiencing mental health service needs and crises. - A minimum of ten (10) years of experience conceiving, developing and facilitating the implementation of programs, practices, and/or policies that improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. - A minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising staff or colleagues. - Experience working in clinical settings with multi-disciplinary teams on formulating treatment plans and goals for clinical recovery. - Knowledge of and experience with applying implementation/improvement science principles to the implementation of evidence-based interventions and other child welfare system reform efforts. - Experience in successful dissemination, including but not limited to: writing and publishing research and/or policy analyses and recommendations; delivering presentations; and providing consultation to a diverse range of stakeholders. - Track record of success translating empirical research findings into actionable frameworks, as well as evidence of having leveraged policy-relevant translational research intended to inform policy, programs, systems, and interventions. - Demonstrated facility interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. - Track record of partnerships with community, funding, and policy stakeholders, including in the development and/or implementation of evidence-based programs, practices and/or policies. - Strong interpersonal skills, including the desire and ability to contribute positively to the culture and intellectual life of Chapin Hall. - Strong communications skills with the ability to translate and convey complex concepts and study findings in oral and written communications. - Strong project and personnel management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. - Demonstrated leadership skills including the capacity to effectively recruit, retain, and mentor staff, and to compose diverse teams with needed capacities to complete projects. - Highly flexible problem-solving and analytic skills. - Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative. - Demonstrated judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive information. - Understand the complex relationships between key funding and policy stakeholders relevant to work and navigate those relationships effectively. Benefits - Comprehensive health plans - Paid time off - Sick time - Parental leave - Retirement options Company Description Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

United States
$152.3K - $203.1K / year
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Associate Researcher

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Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

User Researcher30 days ago

Role Description Chapin Hall is seeking an Associate Researcher for a time-limited 2-year fellowship to serve as a Data Liaison for the OPT-In For Families initiative funded by the Doris Duke Foundation. This role will support site-specific data management, analysis, and reporting for the evaluation. - Work closely with state/jurisdiction child welfare and self-sufficiency agencies, and community-based partners in one of four OPT-In demonstration sites (Kentucky, Oregon, South Carolina, or Washington, D.C.). - Provide technical assistance to support data-informed decision-making for implementation and evaluation activities. - Assist with the management and analysis of OPT-In program data and administrative data. - Translate existing implementation and evaluation data to generate clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. - Identify opportunities for new data analyses and quality control measures. - Provide in-person technical assistance to improve data coordination, management, and capacity building. - Assist jurisdictional partners with OPT-In related case reviews, business process mapping, data entry, and reporting activities. This position is ideal for an early-career professional with strong attention to detail, communication skills, and high levels of computer and data literacy who is passionate about applying data to advance equitable systems change. Chapin Hall embraces a Work from Anywhere approach, offering flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Responsibilities - Conduct data entry, data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance across multiple data sources. - Generate routine and ad hoc data pulls and reports of OPT-In program data for jurisdiction and TA partners. - Develop clear, visually engaging data summaries (e.g., slide decks, charts, dashboards) for diverse audiences. - Translate quantitative findings into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders. - Collaborate with Site Leads and jurisdictional partners to interpret data trends. - Conduct in-depth case reviews to understand implementation approaches. - Manage multiple concurrent data requests and deliverables. - Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners. - Provide in-person, onsite, hands-on data-related technical assistance. - Coordinate across the Chapin Hall evaluation team and all jurisdiction and TA partners. - Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., data science, statistics, public policy, sociology, economics, social work, or related field). - Strong preference for candidates located in or familiar with one of OPT-In’s demonstration sites. - Ability to travel up to 50% and work directly with jurisdictional partners in person. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and requests, prioritize effectively, and maintain accuracy. - Demonstrated ability to work with data, including organizing, cleaning, and analyzing datasets. - Experience with statistical programming (R, Python, etc.) is preferred but not required. - Experience creating data visualizations and presenting data in accessible formats is strongly preferred. - Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) is preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required. - Experience working with or alongside government agencies, child welfare staff, or community-based organizations preferred. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently while managing priorities. - Demonstrated judgment and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential data. - Lived experience related to child welfare, family support systems, or community-based services is valued. Requirements - Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. - Must be able to operate a computer or equivalent assistive technology for four or more hours per day. - Must be able to travel locally and out of state up to 50% of the time. Benefits - Comprehensive health plans. - Paid time off. - Sick time. - Parental leave. - Retirement options.

United States
$59.9K - $79.8K / year
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Researcher (Data Analytics/Visualizations)

CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

Data Entry37 days ago

Role Description - Develop and maintain programming code that transforms administrative data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis, with a strong emphasis on generalizability and transparency. - Write research briefs and reports for funders and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals, and assist with report production activities, including proofing, formatting, and creating tables and graphs. - Using R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI and/or other appropriate analytic software programs, perform statistical modeling and analyses, such as multilevel modeling, causal inference, machine learning (ML), along with natural language processing (NLP) and applications of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the child welfare context. - Conduct literature reviews to support study design and analysis. - Collaborative coding: automate existing and emerging processes for importing, documenting, integrating, and updating data and collaborate in coding best practices such as code review and version control with experience using Git software or its equivalent and in leading such efforts across projects. - Lead and participate in discussions regarding study design and methods, including developing study objectives, sampling strategies, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives. - Lead technical discussions with client information technology staff to ensure the right use of client administrative data to provide the most value for our clients. Develop, employ, and maintain dashboards and other appropriate data visualization techniques to drive assimilation of findings by our clients. - Conduct qualitative interviews, support qualitative data collection, and contribute to qualitative data analysis using machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, and/or other artificial intelligence methods. - Present research results to external stakeholders and conferences. Qualifications - Master’s Degree in Psychology, social work, public policy, or related field. - 24 months of applied research experience working with large-scale child welfare administrative datasets and data systems. - 24 months work experience in transferring and integrating large-scale child welfare administrative data for applied research and implementation evaluation. - Proficiency in using R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI. - Proficiency in advanced statistical methodology, such as multilevel modeling, causal inference, machine learning (ML), along with natural language processing (NLP) and applications of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the child welfare context. - Proficiency in collaborative coding, applying best practices including code review and version control. - Telecommuting is allowed within the U.S. Benefits - Health insurance (Single & Family) - Dental insurance (Single & Family) - Vision Insurance (Single & Family) - Life Insurance - Vacation: 2 weeks - Sick Leave: accrued 6.25 hours/month - Holidays: 9 Days - Parental/Family Leave: 3 months - 403(b) Company Description

United States
$94.7K / year
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Business Systems and Operations Coordinator

CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness.

Business Analyst73 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $65,900.00 - $87,798.00 SalaryChapin Hall is seeking a full-time, highly motivated, and detail-oriented systems and research administration professional for the position of Business Systems and Operations Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Finance. This role is a dynamic, cross-functional opportunity that collaborates closely with colleagues across Chapin Hall, including Research Administration and Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and Research teams. The position plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing Deltek Costpoint, Chapin Hall’s financial and project management platform, while also contributing to pre-award and award acceptance activities. This role ensures the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of business systems and research administration processes throughout the full project lifecycle, from proposal development and award acceptance through project closeout. Chapin Hall embraces a Work from Anywhere approach, offering flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Our fully remote model is grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to high-quality work and collaboration, regardless of location. To get a glimpse of what this looks like in practice, we invite you to watch a short video featuring Chapin Hall staff working from home and across the country: Watch here While our work is remote, we intentionally create opportunities for connection and belonging. We offer in-person opportunities for staff to build (1) relationships and connection, (2) team cohesion and creativity, and (3) a strong sense of belonging to the organization. Staff are expected to participate in occasional work-related travel, including attendance at in-person All Hall Convenings, which emphasize shared learning, collaboration, and community. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Business Systems (50%) Support the day-to-day operations of Deltek Costpoint. Partnerships: Collaborate with the Business Systems Administrator and Grants and Contracts Manager to ensure Chapin Hall’s business system meets the needs of the Research Administration and Compliance team. Help Desk & User Support: Respond to and resolve employee service requests pertaining to Deltek Costpoint system functionality and access within 5 business days. Employee Lifecycle Systems Administration: Conduct onboarding and offboarding activities, including account provisioning/deactivation, profile configuration, and required documentation management. Project & Budget Setup: Build and manage project structures, budgets, forecasts, and staff allocations within the Deltek Costpoint system during initial project set-up and throughout project closeout to support accurate project and financial management. Compliance & Rate Administration: Maintain recurring federal compliance updates such as OCONUS per diem rates and annual mileage reimbursement rates. Bi-Weekly Payroll Cycle Support: Work with Business Systems Administrator to execute semi-monthly timesheet imports, reconcile labor distribution with payroll records, post labor distribution to the General Ledger, and communicate personnel or system updates to Human Resources, Accounting, and Research Administration and Compliance. Month-End Close Support: Work with Business Systems Administrator to complete labor distribution postings and reconciliations, run burden calculations and rate loads, execute standard financial close reports, and perform revenue recognition updates. Year-End Configuration & Compliance Support: Work with Business Systems Administrator to update annual labor settings, salary caps, timesheet and holiday year configurations, burden templates, and historical tables, while ensuring all annual rate and schedule updates align with current federal guidelines. Pre-award Support (25%) Support Pre-award administrator, Grants and Contract Manager, and Director of Finance in pre-award activities. Recovery Rate: Review the opportunity for any rate restrictions and facilitate the recovery rate approval process including securing approval as needed. Advance Accounts: Serve as the point of contact for advance accounts on new and existing projects by monitoring project pipeline, reviewing requests, and liaising with staff to ensure all documentation is received. Subaward Issuance and Management: With pre-award administrator, manage subaward process, collecting necessary compliance and budget information from external partners, ensuring they are in good standing with federal registrations. Support Grants and Contracts Manager and Director of Finance in annual compliance reviews and risk assessments. Award Acceptance (25%) Oversee the transition of awards from pre-award to post-award team for management; develop and sustain processes that facilitate the effective and seamless transition of awards. Revenue Recognition: Support Grants and Contracts Manager with revenue recognition determinations. Contracting: Collaborate with Legal team, PIs, and Pre-award administrator to facilitate contracting. Internal Review: Prepare reports/summaries/analyses on award activity. Performs additional duties assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technical field preferred; relevant Costpoint experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. 3+ years relevant experience supporting business systems applications; experience with Costpoint, T&E, other Deltek modules, and Cognos preferred. 3 years of project management experience preferred. Thorough understanding the grants and contract lifecycle. Experience with post-award management preferred. Experience designing configuration, mapping data and supporting integrated ERP solutions. Demonstrated ability to apply systems knowledge while supporting business needs. Proven partnering with multiple internal departments to include strong background in supporting cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems, analyze facts, draw conclusions, suggest solutions, and work autonomously, or with others ensuring successful resolution. Ability to plan and manage multiple, concurrent tasks, projects, and deadlines. Ability to adapt to changing work efforts, manage the impact of shifting priorities, and resolve technical/functional emergencies as they occur. Must have strong customer service orientation; be able to maintain a professional demeanor, and work under pressure to handle critical issues in timely manner. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, verbal communication, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation. Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality work. Ability to work as a team member or as an individual contributor. Superb analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated judgment and discretion in the sharing of sensitive information. Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office Suite required including strong Excel skills MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer extensively for four (4) or more hours per day. Pre-employment background checks are required for all Chapin Hall positions. Chapin Hall approaches background checks with respect and fairness, ensuring that every applicant is given equitable review and opportunity. Chapin Hall’s background check process complies with Section 2-103.1 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Accordingly, a conviction will only be considered disqualifying if it has a substantial relationship to the job, or if hiring the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to workplace safety. If you have any questions, please reach out to HumanResources@chapinhall.org. Formal expressions of interest are accepted online only. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reference contact information are required to be considered for this position. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources by calling (773) 256-5157, or by sending an email to recruiting@chapinhall.org. Chapin Hall is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, status as an individual with disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Per U.S. Department of Labor regulations, Chapin Hall offers visa sponsorship in limited instances for hard-to-fill specialty occupation roles. If you have questions about visa sponsorship at Chapin Hall, please reach out to humanresources@chapinhall.org Regarding the salary range: Chapin Hall adheres to a competitive market-aligned salary structure for all its administrative, policy, and research roles. Starting salaries within posted ranges are determined by the Chapin Hall Human Resources Department using a consistent, rigorous, and equitable review process. Benefits: Chapin Hall provides a strong benefits program that addresses the diverse needs of our staff. The Chapin Hall Benefits Program offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan, to balance individual needs with affordability and support long-term financial stability for staff and their family. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, sick time, parental leave and retirement options. For more information on our benefits visit our Chapin Hall Website. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. Chapin Hall’s partnership mindset is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community capacity building, and youth homelessness. For more information about Chapin Hall, visit www.chapinhall.org or Chapin_Hall. Take a moment to view a video clip of staff on why they enjoy working at Chapin Hall. In our efforts to create a vibrant workplace, Chapin Hall seeks to recruit, foster, and retain staff who are diverse in terms of their ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, and sexual orientation. As part of Chapin Hall's Racial Equity Principles, we especially encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who reflect the experiences and perspectives of families and young people served by child- and family-serving systems and programs. Chapin Hall’s unwavering partnership mindset is also demonstrated in its commitment to employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that is committed to reflecting diversity and inclusion in its culture, projects, and workforce. We embrace diverse backgrounds, diverse perspectives, and diverse experiences in everything we do, in every partnership, and in our workplace. Our inclusive approach to people, partnerships, and communities makes us a better and stronger organization by bringing in innovative, highly motivated, multidisciplinary staff committed to fostering a truly collaborative work environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive work environment, work life flexibility, and partnerships that support diversity amongst our staff and within the communities we support. Must be able to travel locally and out of state occasionally.

United States
$65.9K - $87.8K / year