Research Project Coordinator | Ann Arbor, MI

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  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI

  • Company: University Of Michigan

Public Health (SPH) is seeking an individual to work part-time (30 hours/week) in a Research Project Coordinator role for a newly funded school-wide initiative focused on the promotion of health equity. The goal of this interdisciplinary initiative, termed " Public Health IDEAS for Building Health Equity, " is to increase collaboration and advance research and engagement across the University of Michigan in the field of health equity.

Additionally, a major goal of this initiative is to engage with community partners to foster sustained community-academic partnerships in health equity. About the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education The position will be based in

the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students, and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all.

Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact

lives for the better. What You'll Do The Research Project Coordinator will assist in the tasks such as collating and collecting tracking data on existing health equity research taking place a SPH, and assisting faculty leads in the development and execution of logistical and programmatic activities.

They will be responsible for communications from the initiative, including email and social media, and will assist in event planning. The Research Project Coordinator will also work closely with faculty leads to supervise the day-to-day activities of student and community research assistants working on the project. Skills You Have Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field, 1-3 years of related experience, and at least 1 year experience in a management role.

Good organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and an ability to keep clear and accurate records. Must be able to work in a diverse and collaborative team environment. Desired Qualifications A graduate degree in public health or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will be good at multi-tasking and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Additional Information This is a 75% (30 hours/week), 2 year term limited position. Salary range posted reflects 75% effort. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.

Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PDN-9ad9d697-68e4-4bb0-9ea5-e1f8952d026e

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