Community Engagement Coordinator (Human Research Technologist 2)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Hershey College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a qualified candidate as a Community Engagement Coordinator for a program consisting of multiple projects and collaborative partnerships focused on improving health outcomes at a community level. This position will support the Community Engagement Manager by assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of grant projects. This candidate would be responsible for developing and coordinating project materials; assisting with interim and final reports; preparing and maintaining project documentation; preparing grants and HSPO documentation; assisting with writing scientific papers for publications; and entering and analyzing data in the REDCap data collection tool. Specifically, this position will be responsible for implementing and evaluating locally tailored practice- and evidence-based strategies related to nutrition, physical activity, and community-clinical linkages in Lebanon and Reading, Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates will be detail oriented, produce high quality work, communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills, and participate in and support team decisions and team responsibilities. Local/regional traveling will be required for this position.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History- 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Hershey, PA

CURRENT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS:

If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) at Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . If you are a current student at Penn State and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Hershey College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a qualified candidate as a Community Engagement Coordinator for a program consisting of multiple projects and collaborative partnerships focused on improving health outcomes at a community level. This position will support the Community Engagement Manager by assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of grant projects. This candidate would be responsible for developing and coordinating project materials; assisting with interim and final reports; preparing and maintaining project documentation; preparing grants and HSPO documentation; assisting with writing scientific papers for publications; and entering and analyzing data in the REDCap data collection tool. Specifically, this position will be responsible for implementing and evaluating locally tailored practice- and evidence-based strategies related to nutrition, physical activity, and community-clinical linkages in Lebanon and Reading, Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates will be detail oriented, produce high quality work, communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills, and participate in and support team decisions and team responsibilities. Local/regional traveling will be required for this position.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History- 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

Hershey, PA