IPS Data and Evaluation Specialist; REPOST

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Working Position Title IPS Data and Evaluation Specialist (1728) [REPOST]

Classification

Classification Program Assistant - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION

Position Number

Position Number

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/06/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job code

Job code 5001

Union Representation

Union Representation Union

Union Code

Union Code AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890

Unit/Department

College/Unit

College/Unit College of LA&S Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location PM 409

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

With approximately 16,000 students, NIU is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. The Department of Psychology is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. NIU’s geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O’Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville – a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation.)

to satellite campuses in Naperville, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Chicago as well as to students online. Illinois Department of Children and Family Services contracts with the Department of Psychology employs 97 staff across the state of Illinois and is committed to enhancing outcomes for the children and families served.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy of the Office of Research and Child Well-Being and the supervision of the Continuous Quality Improvement ( CQI ) Coordinator, the Data and Evaluation Specialist supports the Intensive Placement Stabilization ( IPS ) program by ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role strengthens IPS’s capacity to monitor fidelity, assess outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.

The Data and Evaluation Specialist ensures that data-driven decision-making is embedded into IPS program operations, aligning with DCFS and the office of Research and Child Well-Being’s vision, well-being goals, values and theory of change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain 3C program and provider data, fidelity measures, and complete contract monitoring activities to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess program outcomes, case progression, family and youth well-being, and stability where applicable
• Generate dashboards and performance reports for internal use and external partners
• Translate data findings into actionable insights that guide program improvement and decision-making

• Collaborate with the CQI Coordinator to design and implement evaluation strategies specific to 3C
• Monitor fidelity and program performance through ongoing data review and analysis
• Provide feedback to 3C staff, providers, and partners on outcome trends and improvements
• Support the development of fidelity measurement tools and evaluation frameworks

• Collaborate with 3C providers, coordinators, and other DCFS / CWCA staff to ensure timely and accurate data reporting
• Integrate partner and individuals with lived experience feedback into evaluation and reporting processes
• Present findings and actively participate in CQI and implementation meetings