Position Description:

HISPANIC/LATINO/A/X RESEARCH STUDY PROGRAM COORDINATION

We are recruiting for a Research Program Coordinator II to support the Multicultural, Diversity, and Latinx Health Equity Research Program, directed by Dr. Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen. If you are interested in a position working in a supportive research environment with remote work flexibility, please apply now. A little bit about Dr. Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen's work: The Multicultural, Diversity, and Latinx Health Research Team focuses on addressing culture-based obesity (diet, physical activity, and body image) and tobacco interventions and assessments for diverse ethnic groups using community-engaged approaches; disparities in weight loss after bariatric surgery across ethnic groups; and cancer and diabetes risk reduction across ethnic groups. These efforts are highly community-engaged, participatory, and culture-centered. The current project is an NIH-funded study focused on healthy eating and physical activity in Puerto Rican men. Additional opportunities to work on Latino, Asian, and Multicultural Health Research students are also possible.

Primary Functions

• Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Work with program leaders to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines and program components.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of the program budget.
• Assist in recruitment and training of program staff.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events. Conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data.
• Report program data and progress to program stakeholders. Provide input on program design.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.
• Coordinate IRB submissions.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness. Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

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Preferred Schedule:
M-F, 8-5 PM

Position Requirements:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

Preferred Education: Bachelor Degree in a social science

Preferred Experience: 3 years working in research coordination or a social-behavioral research environment; written and spoken fluency in Spanish.

Certification: CITI training within 90 days of hire

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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