Research Supervisor After-School Program

MAPSCorps Research Supervisor 

Organization:

MAPSCorps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based on the south side of Chicago. Born from the South Side Health and Vitality Studies at the University of Chicago, MAPSCorps uses asset-based, community-engaged research to ensure that our science serves community priorities and needs.

MAPSCorps employs and delivers STEM and health-focused programming to local high school youth who map existing resources in an assigned community. Working in teams over the summer, MAPSCorps participants walk our communities, observing, collecting, and analyzing data about all public-facing businesses and organizations. Utilizing our collected data, high school students work as researchers. At the same time, certified teachers serve as Research Supervisors to prepare an extensive research project that focuses on the social determinants of health. Youth-led research findings and public health policy proposals are presented to community stakeholders, urban planners, elected officials, and researchers.

As an organization, we follow all district, local, and state guidelines regarding COVID-19.

Position Description:

Research Supervisors are core high school faculty or college readiness educators who ensure high-quality data collection and are responsible for implementing the MAPSCorps STEM-based, positive youth development curriculum. Field Supervisors are trained in data collection methods and are responsible for training high school students with the support of Field Coordinators (MAPSCorps alumni or college students). Working very closely with MAPSCorps programming personnel, Research Supervisors take on a nuanced mentorship role in building trust and relationships with MAPSCorps’ Research Instructors and Data Coordinators who serve as near-peer mentors to high school youth. This mentorship is intended to enhance learning objectives, provide broad academic and professional guidance, and ensure a meaningful developmental experience that increases students’ educational attainment, professional development, and college and career readiness.

The Research Supervisor is responsible for the logistical and resource management for MAPSCorps After School Program. The Research Supervisor collaborates with the MAPSCorps programming personnel and Research Instructors to plan for and handle the day-to-day management of student and staff safety related to the classroom, conducting surveys, etc. The Research Supervisor sets a professional tone for the program and serves as a positive role model for staff and students. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Mandatory attendance at Research Supervisor orientations
• Review all site and staff materials and return completed paperwork as required
• Follow and enforce all MAPSCorps rules included in the staff handbook or communicated by MAPSCorps programming personnel
• Respond to parent and staff calls promptly
• Conduct training, clarify expectations, and provide timely, constructive feedback to Research Instructors
• Co-teach & model lessons on site
• Ensure that Research Instructors receive the requested supplies
• Collaborate with MAPSCorps programming personnel to provide a timely response in a supportive manner to Research Instructor and youth questions, needs, and concerns
• Address staff and student conduct issues as necessary as determined by the MAPSCorps handbook. 
• Coordinate the use of space
• Create, collect, review, and collaborate with other Field Supervisors, Research Instructors, Data Coordinators, and consultants to refine lesson plans, provide feedback on student work to ensure consistency with MAPSCorps goals, standards, and timelines.
• Prepare & lead training for Research Instructors in collaboration with MAPSCorps administrators.
• Communicate with parents and MAPSCorps programming personnel, as appropriate, regarding issues, including student or staff performance.

• Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle for use during the program
• Other program-related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required;
• Must hold a current Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills required;
• Experience or interest in STEM, social science research, public health, qualitative research, and/or community-based/social science research or advocacy 
• Strong rapport with students 
• Serious interest in increasing educational attainment and college readiness of students (especially in math and/or writing) 
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to manage conflicts with youth and adults in a mature and respectful manner 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy 
• Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork required;

Preferred but not required: 

• Bilingual Spanish speaker
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and three to five years teaching experience;
• Experience working, living, or volunteering in communities across Chicago
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with cloud-based computing and databases

Seasonal Position: January 30, 2023- May 23, 2023, with an option to renew for Summer 2023

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week 

Compensation: $50

Application Instructions: 

Members of underrepresented and marginalized populations in technology and data spaces are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

To learn more about MAPSCorps, visit our website at MAPSCorps.org and watch the Symposium video on YouTube.