Community-Engaged Research Coordinator
Community-Engaged Research Coordinator
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The CommunityEngaged Research Coordinator works with the PIs in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) conducting communityengaged research aimed at eliminating health inequities and addressing the harmful effects of violence and discrimination on marginalized communities. This role is to support this research as well as serve as liaison between the community the researching staff and local collaborators in Holyoke MA & Springfield MA.
Essential Functions
- Works with Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) PIs conducting communityengaged research to help sustain reciprocal community research partnerships.
- Builds strengthens and sustains relationships between PBS PIs and community organizations to support the mission of communityengaged research. This specifically includes working with community stakeholders to develop strategies for answering community questions as well as advancing community priorities related to health and wellbeing.
- Supports training of undergraduate research assistant(s) and volunteers(s) working on communityengaged research projects as needed.
- Represents communityengaged PIs research group(s) at campus statewide and community events relevant to their research missions.
- Creates a community advisory committee comprised of adult and youth perspectives. Ensures regular communication and followup and completion of assigned project tasks.
- Coordinates meetings (and other events) including reserving meeting space drafting agendas confirming attendance taking detailed minutes and arranging refreshments as appropriate.
- Researches and maintains an updated list of local community events. Attends relevant events as necessary and coordinates the staffing at community events.
- Assists with dissemination of research findings to community partners and participating families (e.g. newsletters community presentations and reports) in English and Spanish.
- Works effectively with diverse communities researchers faculty administrators and others.
Other Functions
- Works collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork diversity equality and inclusiveness.
- Works in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support Deans strategic priorities.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of the principles and practices of communitybased research broad and deep familiarity with communitybased organizations and strong organizational skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Associates degree and six 6 years of relevant work experience in forming and maintaining communitybased research and partnerships OR Bachelors degree and four 4 years of relevant work experience in forming and maintaining communitybased research and partnerships OR Masters degree and two 2 years of experience in forming and maintaining communitybased research partnerships.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish speaking reading and writing.
- Valid drivers license.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Masters degree in Psychology Public Health Social Work or related fields.
- Experience in forming and maintaining communitybased research partnerships can be through Masters program.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
Additional Details
- This position is located at both the UMass Amherst campus and the UMass Center Springfield and will require travel between locations.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm with flexibilityto accommodate night and weekend events.
- Some nights and weekends are required.
Salary Information
Level26
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter which includes a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement (see below). References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three 3 professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
At UMass Amherst and in CNS we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging where every individual is included and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here: For this reason we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive equitable and diverse community.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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Employment Type
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