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University of Washington · 2 weeks ago

Research Coordinator 3 (Temporary)

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$79K/yr - $131K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Washington is seeking a Temporary Research Coordinator 3 within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The role involves coordinating research and training activities, including project design, implementation, and dissemination, while working closely with Indigenous-serving partners to improve health outcomes.

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Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will work with Seven Directions PIs and project leads to plan the integration of research related to Indigenous Evaluation, Indigenous Governance, Data Sovereignty and more into our Technical Assistance approaches

Support PIs and project leads in developing data-collection tools to evaluate our technical assistance approaches

Assist with analyzing data, formulating conclusions, and preparing to present results for dissemination, including through written documents, presentations, or online modules

Coordinate project management activities for several research and technical assistance projects, including developing and monitoring project timelines, ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives and communicate with diverse academic, practice and community partners

In collaboration with other team members, schedule and coordinate technical assistance meetings or workshops. This includes support and facilitation for in-person or virtual community meetings, listening sessions, conference presentations, workshops, webinars, etc

Support senior staff with conducting Focus Group and Individual interviews as necessary as well as survey data collection, entry, analysis and manuscript or report writing

Develop technical assistance, training, or workshop plans or training materials and participate in delivering or facilitating these interactions with partners

Lead project- related communications, logistics, and technical support

Lead project-related communications, logistics, and technical support

This position will support the implementation of research projects as required, including planning, training and tool development

The coordinator will support the collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data

Assist with IRB related activities including submissions, approvals, modifications and renewals

This position will support the dissemination of research findings to variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, including academic publications, online forums, webinars and virtual and in-person presentations

Contribute to manuscript development and report writing

Prepare meeting summaries, progress reports, study deliverables, journal articles and other written materials, and present study findings at meetings as needed

Identify and attend relevant conferences, trainings and relevant events to highlight Seven Directions’ work

Identify and support additional program-specific dissemination needs

Work with PI and senior staff with auxiliary project management duties as requested and anticipate additional areas for support

Serve on 1-2 Seven Directions internal committees

Support post-conference dissemination efforts as necessary

Manage the coordination of research and technical assistance projects, including developing timelines and ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives

Take a leadership role in aspects of projects related to opioid, substance use, mental health, and Indigenous culture-centered research, evaluation, technical assistance, translation and dissemination efforts

May support senior staff and faculty with supporting student interns

Any other duties as needed

Qualification

Research Study DesignData CollectionIndigenous EvaluationProject ManagementPublic Health KnowledgeCultural SensitivityFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsDetail-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or a related field and four years of relevant experience

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings

Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths

Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners

Dynamic and engaging presentation and facilitation style

Experience coordinating and implementing research studies, including identifying and appropriate research instruments and methodologies

Excellent problem-solving, organization, relationship, and project management skills

Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and creative

Curiosity, enthusiasm, willingness and positive attitude towards learning new and diverse concepts, methods, tools, knowledge and data systems, community cultural contexts and solving problems

Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly research and administrative team, as well as work independently (experience in virtual team environments is a plus)

Detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work

Discipline and organizational ability to work in a hybrid environment both from a home-based office and on site at 7D offices

Ability to respond to and accommodate dynamic priorities and schedules of faculty supervisors, including ability to set project calendars, provide reminders, and step into project management roles; ability to work independently

Preferred

Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or related fields

Two or more years working in or on behalf of tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings

Knowledgeable about substance use and disorder in general and among AI/AN communities

Familiarity with Indigenous evaluation approaches, Indigenous methodologies, or culturally tailored prevention programming

Experience developing and facilitating trainings for adult learners

Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc

Experience working closely as a trusted resource with communities to identify needs, define strategy, develop action plans, identify deliverables, present results, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations

Ability to conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, collect quantitative and qualitative data

Familiarity with literature management software packages, e.g., EndNote, Zotero, etc. and qualitative software management and analysis software packages, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti etc

Knowledgeable about public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations

Knowledge or prior experience with digital storytelling

Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process