Description:

Project Coordinator

Georgia State University

School of Public Health

Mark Chaffin Center for Healthy Development

The Mark Chaffin Center for Healthy Development in the School of Public Health is seeking a Sponsor Funded Project Coordinator for 32 hours per week. This position will assist the Project Director by carrying out coordination activities on multiple grants including those funded by the NIH, HRSA and CDC.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with the director, principal investigator and project team on maternal and child health funded projects
• Collaborate with staff, students and partners to ensure project activities are conducted according to plan including scheduling and coordination of internal and external meetings, professional and community trainings, coordination of evaluation activities with the program evaluation team, coordination and management of student learning, research, and writing activities; coordination of stakeholder relations and oversight; assist director in preparation of funder and stakeholder reports.
• Assist the director in updating relevant project databases and documentation including internal and external meeting agendas and notes and follow-up actions, databases of project activities and performance indicators, tracking of required evaluation activities.
• Maintain project webpage, assist the director in updating content to communicate project advancements and new resources, engage professionals, and educate the public.
• Assist the director in communications pertaining to new project activities, resources developed and training offered; track, webpage analytics, and other related duties as assigned.

Georgia State University Values

• COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.

• INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.

• TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

• INTEGRITY : Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.

• EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service.

• STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.

USG Core Values Statement

• The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

• Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.

As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or high school diploma or GED and six years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a research assistant working with students, staff, PI, other faculty, pregnant women, mothers