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Wayne State University · 23 hours ago

Research Assistant / Program Coordinator-Center for Urban Studies

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$42K/yr - $50K/yr

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking a Research Assistant / Program Coordinator to provide operational support for AmeriCorps initiatives and related projects, assisting in grant management and coordinating training for new members.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide operational support primarily for two AmeriCorps initiatives (ACT for overdose rescue and READY), as well as for several related projects

Assist in ensuring that AmeriCorps initiatives meet grant output requirements (tracking/monitoring program outputs and performance measures, drafting project updates and reports, completing required trainings and certifications, preparing documentation for program files, etc.)

Assist in grant management activities, including programmatic and financial reports in eGrants and OnCorps

Become fully knowledgeable about national AmeriCorps requirements, policies, and procedures; and diligently adhere to AmeriCorps guidelines in all aspects of program operations

Assist in completing routinized activities and procedures for AmeriCorps

Recruit new AmeriCorps service members and meet quarterly enrollment targets (update position postings, proactively identify networks and pathways for promoting the position, circulate recruitment information to key contacts, review applications, conduct interviews, etc.)

Complete enrollment, exit, or other status changes (gathering and organizing required documents, conducting criminal history checks, preparing payroll forms, entering member data into WSU and AmeriCorp/OnCorps systems, etc.)

Verify member service hours biweekly, ensuring documentation needed to demonstrate that approved hours are compliant with AmeriCorps and program rules, and providing final approval of these efforts

Verify that all member records are accurate, complete, and compliant with funder guidelines; maintain file checklists and complete regular file audits to ensure member records are up to date

Assist in coordinating and carrying out training for new AmeriCorps members and part-time research technicians

Assist in maintaining work plans, task lists, and project calendars on a regular basis; meet interim deadlines; and provide regular progress updates to Center leadership and other team members

Perform other duties as deemed necessary to support program goals

Qualification

AmeriCorps programs experienceCommunity outreach experienceData management systemsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTrainingCoachingWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

A Bachelor's degree in the social sciences (including political science, public administration, public health, environmental science, education, geography, psychology, social work, sociology, and/or urban studies) is required

Must have experience training, coaching, and supervising groups

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide clear instructions and patient guidance to assist members in completing tasks; comfortable providing constructive feedback

Must be able to perform math necessary to verify member timesheets and service hours

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google products (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Calendar, etc.). Must be willing and able to learn new systems and software as needed

Must be self-motivated; able to initiate and complete tasks independently, anticipate project needs, and proactively plan and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines

Must demonstrate ability to collaborate, work inclusively as part of a team, and establish positive relationships with people of diverse cultural backgrounds (including team members, prospective service members, community partners, and other stakeholders)

Submissions must include a cover letter describing relevant experience, an updated resume and most recent transcript (unofficial), and recent writing samples