IREACH Outreach CoordinatorTribal Liaison

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You will exercise independence in developing planning and leading IREACHs research engagement and outreach activities focused on urban and rural American Indian and Alaska Native populations (AI/AN) locally in Washington state regionally in the Pacific Northwest and this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing outreach and engagement strategy.

Additionally you will provide direction to Research Coordinators Faculty and IREACH staff in implementing outreach strategy and engage in strategic planning with tribal and urban clinics and community organizations in Washington State to determine further the intersection of community health and academic research efforts between IREACH and Native communities. You will seek consultation from project Principal Investigators (PIs) faculty leads and senior research coordination staff but will generally exercise independent judgment in day-to-day decision-making and project oversight.

The position will include travel to practices and communities throughout Washington State conducting outreach and implementing research projects that crosscut topics methods and scope. This position will provide research support to project investigators oversee the implementation of research protocols manage project timelines as well as coordinate other research tasks. Independently manages the IREACH Community Partner Contact List and provides oversight of research staff contributions to the IREACH Research Registry.

* This position is a 1-year appointment. Renewal is on an annual basis contingent on available funding.

Essential Job Functions:

50% Community and Tribal Outreach and Engagement

30% Strategic Outreach Coordination

15% Research Project Coordination

5% Other

Additional Information:

The screening of applicants begins April 30 2026.

This is a full time (100% FTE) project position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end in1 yearfrom the date of hire. Renewal is on an annual basis contingent on available funding.

Monthly Salary: $4942.10 - $7569.55 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field and three (3) years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified within the project specialty.

• A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Bachelors degree in Native American Studies Tribal Planning Public Health Biology Communications Social Sciences Social Work or related area.

• Three (3) years of project management or related experience.

• Demonstrated experience using proactive problem-solving skills ability to work independently and ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study related functions.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and outstanding organizational skills.

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project. Travel for site visits is required.

• Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Experience with Native populations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of AI/AN cultures laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Demonstrated experience developing research programs in a higher education healthcare social services or tribal setting or similar related experience.

• Demonstrable experience developing managing or maintaining research databases using Access.

• Experience working on randomized controlled trials.

• Experience working with data.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: IREACH
Location: Spokane WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

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Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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