Practice Based Research Network Coordinator/Tribal Liaison

Title:

1461-YN - Project Specialist

Business Title:

Practice Based Research Network Coordinator/Tribal Liaison

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

This position is a split position between the Initiative Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) (and its Partnership for Native Health (P4NH)) and the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s (ESFCOM’s) Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) program.
 The incumbent will exercise independence in developing, planning, and leading P4NH’s research engagement and outreach activities focused on urban and rural American Indian and Alaska Native populations (AI/AN), locally, regionally, and nationally. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing, outreach and engagement strategy that promotes the core mission of P4NH. The incumbent will provide direction to Research Coordinators, Faculty, and P4NH staff, in implementing outreach strategy, and engages 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.
 The incumbent 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 incumbent will also be responsible for managing the operations and research projects for the PBRN, a team of multidisciplinary faculty who conduct extramurally funded research in the area of rural health with clinical facilities around Washington State. In addition, the incumbent will work with the Native American Health Sciences Program Director to implement the outreach programs of the PBRN, especially those involving tribal partners. The position will include travel to practices and communities throughout Washington State, conducting outreach and implementing research projects that crosscut topics and methods, and scope. This position will provide research support to project investigators, oversee the implementation of research protocols, manage project timelines, and coordinate other research tasks.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and three (3) years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified within the project specialty. A Master’s 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Native American Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Tribal Planning, or related area.
• Three (3) years project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing research programs in a higher education or healthcare setting or similar, 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, as well as, outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research databases using Access.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.
• Travel for site visits is required.
• Will need to have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Population Science, or another health-related field.
• Three years of experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI/AN cultures, laws, and regulations.
• Experience working in a health research setting.

Additional Information:

Department Name: Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98101 or Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: WSU IREACH

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 50%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Temporary
Screening Begin Date: November 1st, 2021
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1461-YN - Project Specialist

Business Title:

Practice Based Research Network Coordinator/Tribal Liaison

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

This position is a split position between the Initiative Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) (and its Partnership for Native Health (P4NH)) and the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s (ESFCOM’s) Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) program.
 The incumbent will exercise independence in developing, planning, and leading P4NH’s research engagement and outreach activities focused on urban and rural American Indian and Alaska Native populations (AI/AN), locally, regionally, and nationally. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing, outreach and engagement strategy that promotes the core mission of P4NH. The incumbent will provide direction to Research Coordinators, Faculty, and P4NH staff, in implementing outreach strategy, and engages 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.
 The incumbent 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 incumbent will also be responsible for managing the operations and research projects for the PBRN, a team of multidisciplinary faculty who conduct extramurally funded research in the area of rural health with clinical facilities around Washington State. In addition, the incumbent will work with the Native American Health Sciences Program Director to implement the outreach programs of the PBRN, especially those involving tribal partners. The position will include travel to practices and communities throughout Washington State, conducting outreach and implementing research projects that crosscut topics and methods, and scope. This position will provide research support to project investigators, oversee the implementation of research protocols, manage project timelines, and coordinate other research tasks.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and three (3) years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified within the project specialty. A Master’s 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Native American Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Tribal Planning, or related area.
• Three (3) years project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing research programs in a higher education or healthcare setting or similar, 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, as well as, outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research databases using Access.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.
• Travel for site visits is required.
• Will need to have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Population Science, or another health-related field.
• Three years of experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI/AN cultures, laws, and regulations.
• Experience working in a health research setting.

Additional Information:

Department Name: Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98101 or Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: WSU IREACH

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 50%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Temporary
Screening Begin Date: November 1st, 2021
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .