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Job type full-time
Full job description
Required qualifications (must be documented on application materials)
Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of public health/community experience (or equivalent/similar education and experience ) or a combination of education and related work experience to equal 6 years
Proficiency in basic computer programs examples are google platforms, word, acrobat, powerpoint, and excel
Able to work a variable work schedule, including afternoon availability to attend afterschool programming in a local school each week
Ability to develop, train and manage student workers who will be trained to facilitate the afterschool program who have individual learner needs, preferences, and backgrounds
Comfortable with and skilled at communicating with school leadership and staff, and youth study participants
Comfort with and sensitivity to many lifestyles, cultures, and communities
Valid driver`s license, current insurance and personal vehicle to be used for work purposes (project will reimburse for gas/mileage per umn policy)
Preferred qualifications
Experience with school-based health programming
Masters degree in public health or behavioral health-related field
Fluent in spanish (spoken and written)
Experience with grant-based work requirements, such as developing and following work plans and protocols, reporting requirements and federal financial policies and procedures
Experience working with youth and young adults.
Experience conducting community outreach, including engaging and following through with diverse stakeholders
Experience with developing and writing data collection protocols and manuals.
Previous experience with project management related to data collection and database development
Professional oral and written communication style
Excellent interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Experience assisting in the development of intervention materials
Familiarity with irb submissions and reporting
The school of public health is seeking applications for a 100% time research project coordinator for columbia heights afterschool study.
The school of public health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operationsIn pursuit of this goal, we consider an individual’s record working with colleagues from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic successBecause the sph and the division seek to increase the diversity of its workforce, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are black, indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from lgbtqia+ communities.
The individual in this position will serve as the project coordinator for a new 2-year federally funded centers for disease control and prevention grantThe grant includes using a tiered mentoring system to integrate an established social-emotional learning curriculum into a physical activity after school program among middle and high school students in a local school districtThe project coordinator will work closely with the school district, assist with needs assessments, data collection, and will help recruit and manage a large group of undergraduate students to help facilitate the afterschool programming.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
(75%) organize and manage day-to-day activities of afterschool programming in close conjunction with school staff
Work with pi to recruit and train undergraduate students to serve as mentors
Work with pi and school staff to conduct needs assessments, oversee the development of intervention materials, and coordinate trainings
Manage undergraduate students to facilitate afterschool programming
(15%) data collection
Work with pi and school staff to plan and carry out data collection and data management.
(10%) grant requirements
Assist with grant requirements such as reporting, hiring, budgeting, management, projections, etc.
Work arrangements location: in person 3 days a week to attend afterschool programing at local school (2-3 hours per day), 1 day a week at the west bank office building (wbob) on campus for continued college student training (approx2 hours), remaining work time can be a hybrid arrangement with a remote work opportunity
Starting pay dependent on qualifications: $53,000 - $63,000
The university of minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and medical/sick leave
Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
Excellent retirement plans with employer match
Disability and employer paid life insurance
Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
Student loan forgiveness opportunity
Opportunities for growth and promotion
Employee assistance program
For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/find-job/benefitsattheu
The division of epidemiology & community health focuses on disease and health in various populationsOur faculty and students examine the distribution, cause and prevention of diseases, and how human behavior affects overall health.
The division offers mph, ms and phd degrees, as well as dual and joint degrees.
Research:
The work of epidemiologists spreads across sectors and areas of study, so our division and faculty are often partnering with other research entities and community organizations on public health research and interventionsWe are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our workResearch priorities or pods which encourage collaboration and innovation among our faculty and build upon the division’s robust research history include the fields of cancer, cardiovascular disease, global health infectious disease, maternal and child health, healthy weight, social epidemiology, substance abuse and grocery assistance program study for families.
The division’s mission:
To improve the health of the public through state-of-the art teaching, translation of research into practice, and training of the next generation of public health professionals
Applications must be submitted onlineTo be considered for this position, please click the apply button and follow the instructionsYou will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position.
Please submit/attach: (1) cover letter indicating how your education and experience qualify you for this position and have prepared you to carry out the responsibilities described above; (2) a detailed resume that highlights all relevant training, work or volunteer experiences, responsibilities, and accomplishments; (3) list of three references relevant to this position.
Please outline your qualifications as they pertain to this positionInclusion of a diversity statement as a part of the submitted application materials is encouraged.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your `my job applications` page and uploading documents in the `my cover letters and attachments` section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-uohr (8647).
The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic missionThe university is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The university of minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expressionTo learn more about diversity at the u: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background checkOur presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work hereCriminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The university of minnesota, twin cities (umtc)
The university of minnesota, twin cities (umtc), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and researchLocated at the heart of one of the nation`s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in minneapolis and stPaul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
