Coordinator II (Program Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence)
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course. This mission is achieved through research to identify the social and behavioral determinants of health, development and evaluation of interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health, and the preparation of professionals and researchers who will fill leadership positions in advocacy and public service. The department’s educational mission is to train both scholars and practitioners: scholars whose research will illuminate basic social determinants of health and who will identify and test innovative social policy and service interventions; practitioners who are skilled in designing, implementing, and evaluating health-enhancing interventions in action settings.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
The primary role of the Program Coordinator is to provide support for the collaborative, technical assistance, and educational activities of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Training Grant and the School's MCH Concentration. This includes providing assistance in managing an ongoing training grant, providing support to students planning on concentrating in MCH, assisting with the provision of technical assistance to state and Local Title V agencies and other programs providing services to mothers and children, and assisting in the planning and execution of events and activities related to this grant.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Research Support and Technical Assistance:
- Assists with the translation of relevant current HSPH research activities to integrate with the programmatic needs of Title V agencies and organizations serving mothers, children, and families and assists in development of new research activities that meet those needs
- Facilitates communication between agency staff and MCH faculty investigators
- Assists in the development of study materials and data collection protocols for research collaborations with Title V agencies using established software such as REDCap
- Assists in the training and supervision of student research assistants
- Assists with the design and maintenance of study databases and tracking the progress of studies that are conducted in collaboration with Title V agencies
- Grant and Finance Support for MCH Training Grant:
- Monitors adherence to requirements of the MCH training grant to assure the appropriate selection of students and compliance with grant policies and procedures
- Coordinates student funding for tuition, stipends, travel and other activities and liaises with relevant HSPH offices
- Drafts sections of required training grant reporting documents
- General Administrative Support:
- Serves as the principal contact and source of expertise on the MCH concentration for faculty, administrators, and students
- Develops and oversees student activities related to the training grant and concentration such as seminars, symposia, and interaction with academic and public health agencies
- Coordinates with faculty, outside agencies, and department and School administrators regarding the concentration’s student support services (IT, IRB, Student Aid, Reimbursements, etc.)
- Develops and maintains web-based materials for the MCH training grant and the MCH concentration
- Prepares statistics on program participation and maintains comprehensive information related to the ongoing careers of former trainees for tracking and reporting purposes
- Develops and implements the concentration’s recruitment activities including holding informational events, meeting with potential concentrators, and assisting students in understanding the requirements of the Concentration.
- Monitors student compliance with and certifies completion of concentration requirements
- Other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of 1 year from date of hire, with possibility for extension.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health or related field (e.g. - MCH) strongly preferred
- Research project management and experience with federally funded training programs, statistical skills, grant writing and event coordination strongly preferred
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in strategizing and thinking operationally; strong writing and presentation skills, as well as oganizational skills with experience prioritizing work in a context with multiple demands; project management skills; excellent interpersonal skills for interactions with students, faculty, school administration and outside agencies, and written and oral communications skills; experience working independently with limited supervision, and handling complex and confidential information; familiarity with basic research processes and experience in monitor progress of research and maintain secure databases preferred
Additional Information
- Appointment End Date: One year from date of hire
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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