Research Coordinator 3 (Temporary)

University of Washington Medical Center

1d•$78,600 - $130,680

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-Time, Temporary Research Coordinator 3. Seven Directions at the University of Washington is the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on improving Indigenous health and wellness. We are committed to cultivating and sharing knowledge, connecting communities and resources, and working to achieve shared goals for future generations. Seven Directions partners to support tribal communities to increase the capacity of tribal health systems designed to prevent and respond to the opioid overdose epidemic and other preventable health disparities. Our work includes culturally tailored technical assistance, culture-centered research, evaluation, training, policy translation, convenings, and dissemination strategies. These services aim to improve Indigenous-serving organizations’ and systems’ data collection and epidemiologic surveillance capacity; increase implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies grounded in respecting tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions; showcase models of tribal promising practices; and utilize Indigenous evaluation approaches. As a trusted convenor and resource among tribal and urban Indian partners, we collaboratively develop and meaningfully disseminate resources among tribal and urban Indian organization partners and other key stakeholders via diverse platforms. The Temporary Research Coordinator 3 (Payroll Title: Pro Staff Temp Position (E S)) is a key member of the Seven Directions team under the general direction of the Indigenous Evaluation Technical Assistance project lead. This position works alongside senior team members in implementing a variety of research and training activities, including contributing to project design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination. Tasks include coordination and facilitation of research and project team materials and meetings, dissemination efforts, and general administration. Responsibilities include coordinating the development and facilitation of in-person or virtual technical assistance, community meetings, listening sessions, conference presentations, workshops, or webinars, as requested by our Indigenous-serving partners. The ideal candidate brings experience leading and coordinating dynamic workshops and trainings (in-person and virtually), facilitating discussions among research partners, or providing technical assistance to community partners. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities as well as an understanding of and humility toward AI/AN historical, contemporary, and cultural contexts. Seven Directions works with a wide range of tribes and Indigenous-serving organizations representing a wide range of social and cultural environments (e.g., urban vs. rural, Northwest vs. Plains vs. Southwest) that require cultural humility, understanding, and flexibility. The frequent telephone/video and e-mail contacts as well as occasional in-person contact with American Indian/Alaska Native communities require extraordinary tact and cultural sensitivity. This also applies to regular communication with funders, as well as other tribal and institutional partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or a related field and four years of relevant experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings.
Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths.
Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners.
Dynamic and engaging presentation and facilitation style.
Experience coordinating and implementing research studies, including identifying and appropriate research instruments and methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, organization, relationship, and project management skills.
Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and creative.
Curiosity, enthusiasm, willingness and positive attitude towards learning new and diverse concepts, methods, tools, knowledge and data systems, community cultural contexts and solving problems.
Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly research and administrative team, as well as work independently (experience in virtual team environments is a plus).
Detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work.
Discipline and organizational ability to work in a hybrid environment both from a home-based office and on site at 7D offices.
Ability to respond to and accommodate dynamic priorities and schedules of faculty supervisors, including ability to set project calendars, provide reminders, and step into project management roles; ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or related fields.
Two or more years working in or on behalf of tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings.
Knowledgeable about substance use and disorder in general and among AI/AN communities.
Familiarity with Indigenous evaluation approaches, Indigenous methodologies, or culturally tailored prevention programming.
Experience developing and facilitating trainings for adult learners.
Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
Experience working closely as a trusted resource with communities to identify needs, define strategy, develop action plans, identify deliverables, present results, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations.
Ability to conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, collect quantitative and qualitative data.
Familiarity with literature management software packages, e.g., EndNote, Zotero, etc. and qualitative software management and analysis software packages, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti etc.
Knowledgeable about public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations.
Knowledge or prior experience with digital storytelling.
Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process.

Responsibilities

Research Study Design and Grant Preparation (10%) The Research Coordinator will work with Seven Directions PIs and project leads to plan the integration of research related to Indigenous Evaluation, Indigenous Governance, Data Sovereignty and more into our Technical Assistance approaches. Support PIs and project leads in developing data-collection tools to evaluate our technical assistance approaches. Assist with analyzing data, formulating conclusions, and preparing to present results for dissemination, including through written documents, presentations, or online modules.
Research and Project Management (30%) Coordinate project management activities for several research and technical assistance projects, including developing and monitoring project timelines, ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives and communicate with diverse academic, practice and community partners. In collaboration with other team members, schedule and coordinate technical assistance meetings or workshops. This includes support and facilitation for in-person or virtual community meetings, listening sessions, conference presentations, workshops, webinars, etc. Support senior staff with conducting Focus Group and Individual interviews as necessary as well as survey data collection, entry, analysis and manuscript or report writing. Develop technical assistance, training, or workshop plans or training materials and participate in delivering or facilitating these interactions with partners. Lead project- related communications, logistics, and technical support.
Research and Project Implementation (40%) Lead project-related communications, logistics, and technical support. This position will support the implementation of research projects as required, including planning, training and tool development. The coordinator will support the collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. Assist with IRB related activities including submissions, approvals, modifications and renewals.
Dissemination of Findings (10%) This position will support the dissemination of research findings to variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, including academic publications, online forums, webinars and virtual and in-person presentations. Contribute to manuscript development and report writing. Prepare meeting summaries, progress reports, study deliverables, journal articles and other written materials, and present study findings at meetings as needed. Identify and attend relevant conferences, trainings and relevant events to highlight Seven Directions’ work. Identify and support additional program-specific dissemination needs.
Administration and Operations (10%) Work with PI and senior staff with auxiliary project management duties as requested and anticipate additional areas for support. Serve on 1-2 Seven Directions internal committees. Support post-conference dissemination efforts as necessary.
Manage the coordination of research and technical assistance projects, including developing timelines and ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
Take a leadership role in aspects of projects related to opioid, substance use, mental health, and Indigenous culture-centered research, evaluation, technical assistance, translation and dissemination efforts.
May support senior staff and faculty with supporting student interns.
Any other duties as needed.