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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 2 days ago

Visiting Research IT Manager- Data Engineer, Health & Kinesiology - IIRER

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time Visiting Research IT Manager-Data Engineer for the Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation and Employment Research (IIRER). This role will serve as a central technical resource, focusing on building and optimizing data systems critical for research and evaluation activities.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with all IIRER Directors (Executive, Assistant, Research, Evaluation, Operations, and Field) to design data collection systems and real-time dashboards

Create tools and pipelines that support mixed-methods research, workforce development analytics, and program evaluations

Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to support field data capture (mobile tools, encrypted devices, remote uploads)

Collaborate with IIRER staff to support data systems that facilitate research and evaluation activities

Provide data extracts, cleaned datasets, and analytic-ready files for research and evaluation staff

Design, build, and maintain scalable data architecture to support research, evaluation, and field operations

Develop Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines for large datasets from multiple sources (state agencies, partners, survey systems, field data)

Create and manage relational databases, Application Programming Interface (APIs), and secure data warehouses for use by research staff

Ensure interoperability and compliance of data systems with University of Illinois policies, IRB requirements, and state/federal regulations

Provide training to staff, graduate students, partners, and field teams on data entry, security, dashboards, and analytic tools

Develop documentation, SOPs, and user guides for data handling and research software

Offer technical assistance to external partners (e.g., state VR, school districts, 14(c) providers) participating in research efforts

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualification

Data engineeringDatabase managementIT project managementETL pipelinesPythonSQLData governanceCloud computingCommitment to inclusivityProblem-solvingInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering, database administration, IT project management, or related technical role

Experience with secure data handling in education, workforce, health, or government contexts (FERPA, HIPAA, IRB)

Experience with ETL pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and API integration

Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting, or large-scale administrative data integration

Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, R, or similar languages

Familiarity with analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) and database systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)

Proven ability to manage complex IT projects with multiple stakeholders

Strong organizational skills with experience in Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies

Ability to translate technical information into clear guidance for non-technical staff and partners

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate across research, evaluation, and operations teams

Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and ethical data use

Understanding of Illinois State Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Department of Education Systems

Preferred

Master's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or related field

Five years of experience in data engineering, database administration, IT project management, or related technical role

Demonstrated experience supporting research, evaluation, or public-sector data systems is strongly preferred

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

A Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees