Project Coordinator, Community Health Sciences

Position Overview
The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Project Coordinator. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Health Equity Project Coordinator (PC) reports to the Program Lead. The PC will interact significantly with both research participants, community agencies and the Lead Investigator(s) of the project(s) to which they are assigned.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating research projects related to Health Equity. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for all project stakeholders, reporting to the project's Principal Investigator and working closely with researchers, advisory committee members, and community agencies nationally. The position requires a high degree of autonomy in project coordination, and research and reporting activities.
The incumbent will manage activities and multiple research and policy related tasks with various internal and external stakeholders. The position requires discretionary decision making, with the potential to impact the integrity and success of the Health Equity and the O'Brien Institute. Peak periods of the year are stressful due to high volume of work and competing demands. The position requires the management of competing interests with satisfactory outcomes for all involved.
This is a recurring part time position with variable hours. Recurring part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Support the collection and evaluation of qualitative data such as transcription and thematic analysis
• Develop and maintain contact with university researchers, advisory groups, community agencies, and study participants
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, identifying appropriate actions to any challenges that may arise
• Project Coordination:
• Coordinate youth, family, and staff interviews across all sites in collaboration with research assistants
• Prepare written reports, oral presentations, summaries, and stakeholder feedback
• Support the development of manuscripts and attend conferences and events as required
• Take minutes at all meetings and identify/follow up on all action items
• Research and Reporting Activities:
• Track and manage financial transactions and program budgets: ensure the revenues/expenses of the project budget reconcile or are appropriately revised; ensure that spend-down is compliant with funding guidelines and occurs in a timely fashion; and ensure timely submission of financial and outcomes reporting
• Support the creation of tools and resources to share with community partners and agencies
• Work closely with community agencies to identify research support needs and assist with finding research assistants at each site
• Organize and attend all project meetings including national team meetings, advisory committee meetings, and research team meetings
• Support the development of funding proposals

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project coordination and community-based research experience
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Master's degree (preferably in social sciences or other related fields)
• Knowledge and understanding of Health Equity is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Application Deadline: July 11, 2023
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2 .
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