Community Coordinator for NSF SECURE Midwest - Office of Strategic Initiatives, 92500

Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSIN) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

The Senior Program Support Coordinator (Community Coordinator) will report to the Director of Research Activities (Operations Lead) for the Midwest Region of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organizations (RSI-ISAO) program. The RSI-ISAO effort is led by the University of Washington and entitled, “The SECURE Center: Safeguarding the Entire Community in the U.S. Research Ecosystem.” The SECRE Center is responsible for the co-creation and implementation of NSPM-33 – and related – research security framework development and best practices. The Coordinator shall manage communications and engagement plans between the SECURE Midwest Center and its regional research stakeholders (i.e. academic research institutions, independent research institutes, medical centers and institutes, private companies, and Federal Government research centers and laboratories that participate in research and development).

Roles

• Recruiter
• Organizer
• Facilitator

Responsibilities

• Engage with regional stakeholders, including those participating in regional co-design stakeholder activities, to foster ongoing, productive relationships that support SECURE Center design and development initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date information for regional contacts as part of a national contacts database, noting their level of participation as a community member and/or a stakeholder. Provide regular updates to the National Community Coordinator.
• Professionally represent the Midwest Region while facilitating discussions and engagements with stakeholders. Address inquiries and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Analyze community engagement data and feedback to measure the effectiveness of community involvement and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute regionally relevant content to the SECURE Center webpage and digital platforms, reflecting ongoing regional engagement activities and enhancing the center’s community presence and accessibility within the broader community.
• Collaborate with the National Center Community Coordinator and Regional Design Leads to align stakeholder engagement strategies across regions. Support the National Co-Creation team and Regional Design Leads in the creation, administration, and sharing of materials developed for discovery, design, and testing activities.
• Plan and execute Regional Center meetings, workshops, and other events, handling venue setup, catering, and participant communication. Coordinate with the National team to align regional events with center-wide goals and initiatives.
• In collaboration with the National Coordinator, implement and facilitate Regional Center team-building events, workshops, and activities to strengthen collaboration and support a positive work culture.

Duties

• Execute systematic approach to stakeholder engagement across the Midwest region, including at least, all those who are susceptible to research security vulnerabilities, directly and indirectly related to NSPM-33.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that aligns with the SECURE Center’s mission and values.
• Prepare and contribute to progress reports of achievements, challenges, and opportunities.

Expectations

• Meet the code of conduct for co-creation, listening and developing together.
• Uphold a transparent and over communicative posture with team-members.
• Ensure problems are communicated quickly and transparently to Director and NSF SECURE Midwest Design & Development Lead, Associate Vice Chancellor Research Compliance and Integrity, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives.

A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in community engagement, event coordination, project management, or a related area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, public speaking, and project management.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com), CRM databases, and online communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Drive).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute events, meetings, and workshops, including logistics coordination and virtual platform management.

Anticipated salary range between $58,000 and $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Open until filled. Review of applications to begin immediately.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

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UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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