Project Coordinator, School of Public Health

Project Coordinator, School of Public HealthR0145424University of Nevada, Reno - Main CampusThe University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.Job DescriptionThe University of Nevada, Reno, School of Public Health is seeking organized, flexible and independent candidates for a full-time Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will oversee aspects of multiple grant-funded research projects within the School of Public Health. This position supports the Coordinator, Evaluation & Research to meet current study goals, and expand harm reduction research in Northern Nevada by supporting a pipeline of sustained harm reduction research infrastructure. Join our diverse and supportive team of professionals, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students to build rapport and trust with people who use drugs in Northern Nevada and accomplish the aims of this NIH-funded study. Our accepting atmosphere is rooted in harm reduction, meeting people where they are at and not leaving them there.The Recruitment & Retention Coordinator will work primarily on 1) NIH-funded longitudinal mixed methods study, and 2) establishing a Living Experience Board for the Washoe County Opioid Abatement & Recovery Fund (WOARF). Responsibilities for this project include but are not limited to : 1) leading a team to complete monthly contact updates with study participants via phone, text, email, and street-based outreach efforts and to locate study participants who have been lost to follow-up; 2) assist the CER in conducting quality assurance of study data including primary collected data and associated paperwork; 3) and address questions or concerns raised by research assistants to maintain high rigor of study data and compliance with regulations relating to research with human subjects; 4) create and maintain a standard operating procedure manual for the LEB including membership requirements, conflict resolution standards, and board operation (including regular meetings, process for documenting meetings and decisions made, etc.); 5) Recruit appropriate board members and establish a monthly meeting time in concert with the WOARF Steering Committee meetings, 6) assist the CER to hire and train data collectors to conduct primary data collection to inform the WOARF needs assessment survey; and to 7) write reports and present findings of the needs assessment to the WOARF Steering Committee. 8) As needed, conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection and / or analysis, either independently or in collaboration with other research team members, to support dissemination of research findings.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree and (2) two years of related experience or a Master's Degree and (1) one year of related work experience. Related experience : evaluation and / or research in public health and / or social sciences, project coordination and planning, data collection or a related fieldPreferred QualificationsCandidates who speak Spanish / EnglishSchedule RequirementsOccasional nights and weekendsCompensationAdministrative Faculty - BSalary is based on related education, experience, internal equity, and budgets.To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit https : / / www.unr.edu / hr / compensation-evaluation / compensation / salary-schedules and select Administrative Faculty Salaries by Grade.Remarkable RetirementOur retirement plan is beyond compare. The University generously matches your 17.50% contribution. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada."I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. I discovered I was fully vested in my contributions and the company's 17.5% matching on my first day. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions but with investments. It is hard to describe how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future" - Michelle B.Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - https : / / www.unr.edu / bcn-nshe / benefits / insurance
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• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse / domestic partner membership options. https : / / www.unr.edu / fitness / memberships
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• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. https : / / www.unr.edu / diversity / groups
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. https : / / www.unr.edu / faculty-senate
• No State Tax!Grants-in-aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Faculty dependents have unlimited credits, but to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under twenty-four. They must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or the employee's spouse or domestic partner. https : / / www.unr.edu / hr / benefits / educational-benefits / facultyFaculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses / partners that provides resources and assists them in identifying career opportunities in Northern Nevada. https : / / www.unr.edu / hr / jobs / dual-career-programCollege / Department Informationhttps : / / www.unr.edu / public-healthExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment / s viewable to you will be the attachment / s to the resume / CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment / s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment / s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at mailto : jobs@unr.edu.Please attach the following documents to your application1) Resume / CV2) Cover Letter3) Contact Information for three professional references4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.This posting is open until filledQualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.Posting Close DateNote to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).About UsThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the http : / / www.unr.edu / .University of Nevada, RenoTo apply, visit https : / / apptrkr.com / 5935782Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a “Top Tier” Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.