Job Description
General Description
The Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) of Hunter College, City University of New York, is hiring for a full-time Community Coordinator with research experience in the areas of HIV/AIDS, sexual health and substance use. CHEST (www.chestnyc.org) is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary research center which blends academic and community-based work focused on sexual health, HIV/AIDS, LGBT issues, and substance use. CHEST is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities.
Community Coordinator: The Community Coordinator’s primary role is to maintain quality partnerships and ensure compliance to study procedures and workflow to promote the highest quality research performed in collaboration with community based organizations (CBOs), collaborating institutions and network partnerships. The Community Coordinator will work with CHEST Project Directors, community based organizations and other stakeholders to address logistical matters which arise from carrying out research in community and clinic settings. The Community Coordinator will visit CBOs on a regular basis and provide timely reports and updates, identify and provide solutions for potential issues and ensure effective operationalization and coordination of research protocols and data collection.
Other Duties
Participate in special projects and assist with the selection of future partnering CBOs, provide ongoing supervision/support for CBOs engaged in implementation of CHEST research activities. Draft letters, memos and other correspondence as well as attend meetings in support of the Community Coordinator position. Plan and facilitate community advisory boards. Develop community coordinator procedures, manuals and materials as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with experience in community work or community centered activities in research; experience working for healthcare, medical, or research settings is highly desired. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office and research methodology are all highly desirable. Must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Applicants must be able to work independently in a self-directed fashion while managing multiple tasks.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
When applying please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and references Note: Resumes without a cover letter that clearly delineate experience and interest in HIV/AIDS will not be considered for review.
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RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CHEST Hunter College
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Feb 04, 2018 (Or Until Filled)