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University of Washington
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| As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. Recently ranked No. 1 in the world among social work schools for its influential scholarship and broad impact, we strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century. UW faculty and staff are also provided outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years. The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. The UW’s Goldsen Institute Populations Health Research (Pop Health Research) is dedicated to creating innovations to address the health, aging, and well-being of LGBTQ midlife and older adults and other vulnerable populations, their families, and caregivers. It is distinguished by its innovative responses to the changing nature and diversity of aging in our society. The Population Health Research houses several research studies, including multiple federally funded projects, which illuminate innovation in the use of science to promote best practices in research, education, and practice to promote equity and reduce social, economic and health disparities now and for generations to come. The UW School of Social Work and Pop Health Research have an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator. The Pop Health Research Coordinator provides leadership and engages in strategic planning yGen Center Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the HealthyGen Center (the Center). The Pop Health Research Coordinator provides leadership and engages in strategic planning, along with the Executive Committee, to set goals and objectives for the Population Health Research and multiple longitudinal and cross-sectional research projects that are affiliated with the Center such as Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging and Sexuality/Gender Study (NIH/NIA R01), and Wellness with Pride: COVID-19 and LGBTQ+ Communities. Leadership responsibilities include the implementation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of new and on-going research projects that promote healthy aging in midlife and older adults from marginalized communities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Management and Leadership: •Member of Executive Committee which sets goals and objectives for the Population Health; •Analyze complex problems or situations and respond with the development of efficient systems and operations, including staffing; •Provide leadership and overall coordination of multiple research projects; •Create workflow systems to insure that goals and objectives of multiple projects are met in a time-efficient, cost-effective manner, working closely with internal research teams and managers, national community advisory boards, scientific advisory boards, academic partners, community leaders, and funding and development agencies; •Create, maintain, and monitor timelines for research projects; •Manage facilities and assess, plan, and make recommendations for equipment and technology needs, utilization of office space; •Work with research team on survey measures, survey development, and field testing; •Assist in developing data collection methods, tools, protocols, and strategies for data management; •Work closely with data management specialist to maintain, monitor, and update data management system; •Oversee recruitment and retention procedures and goals of research subjects; •Assist research subjects via phone, email and mail as needed; •Assist in submitting research progress report to grant funder; •Maintain, monitor, and update dissemination plans and processes; •Ensure human subjects standards are implemented and followed; •Maintain appropriate human subjects documentation; •Prepare status reports and modifications; •Assist with human subject applications; •Assist in the development of research proposals; •Coordinate meetings with research teams, national community advisory boards, scientific advisory boards, academic partners, community leaders, and interviewers; •Create job descriptions for hiring both permanent and temporary positions; •Participate in hiring, when appropriate. Fiscal Management: •Monitor grant submission process; •Maintain and reconcile grant budgets and related documentation, including overall budget management; •Develop budget goals and objectives with the executive team; •Manage the allocation of resources and ensure sound fiscal management procedures are practiced; •Comply with UW, state, federal, and sponsoring-agency rules and regulations; •Meet audit standards; •Prepare financial reports including progress reports, evaluations, and final reports for funding and other agencies. Public Relations/Communications: •Work with communication specialist in developing, writing, editing, and dissemination of promotional and recruitment materials (press releases, reports, fact sheets, and manuscripts for publication and presentation) to insure dissemination of research findings; •Supervise content of websites and social media platforms; •Coordinate (with direction of PI) interviews with international, national and local media, newspapers, TV, radio, and web-based venues; •Assist in producing and coordinating conferences and community events including securing space, speakers, entertainment, programs, promotion of events and all related logistics. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Communications or related field. •Minimum of six years of professional work experience to include project management or research project coordination. •Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods; •Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; •Skill in balancing multiple demands simultaneously under time constraints; •Ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team; •Experience with budgets, especially federal grant budgets; •Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly in the context of collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders; •Experience in the use and application of diverse technologies; •Excellent organizational skills including independently managing multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and quality results. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Experience working on NIH projects; •Experience with IRB applications; •Experience with CMS data; •Data management experience such as REDCap; •Fiscal management training; •Professional experience with LGBTQ populations, older adults and other vulnerable populations Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | |||
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About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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