Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

Outreach-Fixed Term•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Academic Specialist–Outreach will support the coordination and implementation of education, training, and community engagement activities associated with the Bridge to the PhD in Neuroscience Program (BPNP) and related community-based research and health education initiatives at Michigan State University. This position integrates responsibilities in academic program coordination and community outreach, with an emphasis on structured training activities and community health education initiatives serving the population in the Grand Rapids area. The Academic Specialist–Outreach will work closely with program leadership, faculty mentors, trainees, community partners, and external organizations to ensure effective implementation of training programs, recruitment activities, and community education efforts. The position requires strong organizational skills, bilingual communication in English and Spanish, and the ability to work effectively in both academic and community-based environments.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a STEM field, Social Work, Public Health, Education, or a related discipline.
Experience coordinating academic training, educational, or mentoring programs.
Experience supporting recruitment and retention activities in academic, training, or community-based programs.
Administrative and leadership experience in academic, nonprofit, or community-based settings.
Experience working with community organizations and external partners.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, trainees, and community partners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in program coordination, record keeping, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or coursework in health education, neuroscience, public health, aging, or program evaluation.
Experience coordinating summer or academic-year research training programs.
Experience organizing advisory boards, steering committee meetings, or community education events.
Experience supporting research activities related to aging, ADRD, or community health.
Experience contributing to newsletters, reports, or grant-related documentation.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with academic and/or community partners.
Ability to adapt program activities to meet evolving training and outreach needs.

Responsibilities

Coordination and implementation of education, training, and community engagement activities for the Bridge to the PhD in Neuroscience Program (BPNP).
Support community-based research and health education initiatives.
Focus on structured training activities and community health education initiatives serving the Grand Rapids area population.
Work closely with program leadership, faculty mentors, trainees, community partners, and external organizations.
Ensure effective implementation of training programs, recruitment activities, and community education efforts.
Represent academic or community programs at meetings and events.