PROGRAM FIDELITY COORDINATOR
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Job Code
34061
Recruitment Pool
All Applicants
Posting Number
req5838
Unit
College of Humanit and Sciences MBU
Department
Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Sciences
Department Website Link
https://psychology.vcu.edu/
Location
VCU
Address
806 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Summary:
The Center of Evidence-Based Partnerships inVirginia (www.cep-va.org/) is seeking a Program Fidelity Coordinator to joinour team. The position itself is housed in the Virginia Commonwealth University(VCU) Psychology Department, College of Humanities and Sciences. The selectedcandidate will serve as Program Fidelity Coordinator for state-funded researchprojects aiming to provide ongoing fidelity reports for several evidence-basedprograms (EBPs) operating in the state.
NOTE: The successful candidate understandsthat this is a restricted position and ongoing employment depends on continuedfunding.
The VCU job series for this positionis Research Coordinator in the Research and Innovation jobfamily.For more information, please see the VCU Human Resources' JobFamily and Salary Ranges site athttps://hr.vcu.edu/career-development/compensation-/.
VCU combines learning, research,creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence.Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 "most innovative" public universities inthe country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home tomultiple nationally ranked programs. Here your success is supported, and yourcareer can thrive. VCU offers a robust benefits package that includes:comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash matchprograms, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources,abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learnmore about VCU's benefits here, https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans!VCU will add your military years of service to our leave plan. This may provideveterans with an increased leave accrual!
Typical Duties
Key roles will include collection of programfidelity data for each EBP, data entry and data management of fidelity data,assistance with report preparation, and general administrative functions (e.g.,communications, file management). Duties will require strong interpersonalskills, attention to detail, and commitment to completion of assigned tasks ina timely manner. The position may involve some travel (reimbursable) around thestate of Virginia to present findings to partners.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
•Familiarity with the child welfare system in Virginia or another state Training in motivational interviewing or other evidence-based programs
•Learning related to implementation science within medical or behavioral health services
•Interest and appreciation for innovative online tools and digital workspaces (e.g., Slack, Hive)
•Knowledge of and/or experience with evidence-based treatment programs
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, political science, public administration, human services, communication studies, or related field
•Strong organizational skills and fastidious attention to detail
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Strong teamwork orientation
•Openness and willingness to engage in team discussions related to social justice
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a team member at VCU
Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical Demands :Light lifting (<20 lbs.): essential
Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs.): marginal
Heavy lifting (>50 lbs.): N/A
Pushing/pulling: marginal
Standing: marginal
Sitting: essential
Repetitive motion: essential
Walking: marginal
Climbing: marginal
Reaching: essential
Bending: essential
Emotional Demands :Fast pace: essential
Average pace: essential
Multiple stimuli: essential
Intense Customer Interaction: essential
Frequent change: essential
Mental/Sensory Demands :Memory: essential
Reasoning: essential
Hearing: essential
Reading: essential
Analyzing: essential
Logic: essential
Verbal communication: essential
Written communication: essential
FLSA
University Employee
Job FTE
1
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Restricted Position
Yes
E-Class
UF - University Employee FT
Job Category
University Employee
ORP Eligible
No
Salary Range
$40,000 to $50,000
Compensation Type
Salaried
Target Hire Date
9/10/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow
masouthamger@vcu.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover letter, resume, diversity statement, and a list of three professional references with their contact information.