YES Study Coordinator

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Prevention Research Collaborative (PRC), based at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is seeking a collaborative, dedicated, and experienced research study coordinator for the Youth Empowerment Solutions for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Appreciation and Solidarity (YES-IDEAS) research study. YES-IDEAS is an adaptation of an evidence-based program (Youth Empowerment Solutions, or YES) that empowers youth to make positive changes in their communities and to work with adults to support their efforts. The goals of the YES program are to provide youth with opportunities for meaningful involvement in preventing youth violence and creating community change, enhance the ability of adults to support youth in an empowerment framework, and change the social and physical environment to reduce and prevent violence (especially youth violence). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and in close collaboration with community partners and schools, the YES-IDEAS study coordinator will manage the YES-IDEAS research study, and assist with training for the YES program. You may also work on other research initiatives within the Collaborative. 

The Prevention Research Collaborative, based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, brings together research teams from the CDC-funded Prevention Research Center, Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, Healthy Minds Network, Housing and Health Equity Solutions, and several affiliated federally funded research initiatives focusing on school and community based approaches to promoting safe, healthy and equitable communities. You will receive mentoring from the Principal Investigator and PRC Managing Director and will work with faculty and staff on related youth violence prevention initiatives. This team member would have a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our Prevention Research Collaborative. 

About the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education

You will be based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students, and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into the actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

What You'll Do

• Manage and facilitate project meetings, record decisions, and follow-up to ensure progress on all activities
• Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and oversee compliance with regulatory protocols
• Participate in meetings with school administration and teachers, and engage community partners in research activities
• Oversee data collection, including recruitment, implementation evaluation tracking, survey administration, focus groups, and interviews
• Help develop and implement training tools for YES
• Manage data protocols, cleaning, and basic analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics)
• Hire/train/supervise student research assistants
• Prepare and submit annual progress reports, and other required deliverables
• Present research findings at national, state, and local conferences, at community meetings and professional conferences; support translation of study findings to practice; participate in preparation of manuscripts

Skills You Have

Intermediate Level: Master's degree in public health, education, psychology, social work and 4-5 years of experience working in community-based research or related field

Associate Level: Bachelor's degree in public health, education, psychology, social work and 1-3 years of experience working in community-based research or related field

• Familiarity with University of Michigan administrative and research procedures, including IRB
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow-through on tasks
• Manage time and work efficiently and effectively
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Implement creative solutions and overcome challenges
• Interest in adolescent health, community and school-based research and youth violence prevention
• Commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

Work Locations

This is a hybrid position, with 1-2 days per week of campus work preferred and required monthly in-person meetings. The position may require travel to Washtenaw and Genesee Counties to deliver YES training, monitor program implementation at schools, and assist with data collection.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.  The salary offered will commensurate with level of position.  There are two levels possible - Intermediate and Associate.

Intermediate (102907) - $58,000 - $64,000

Associate (102905) - $50,000 - $54,863

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.