Research Project Coordinator (StARS)

The School of Public Health Division of Health Policy and Management is seeking applications for a full-time (100% or 40 hours per week) StARS Project Coordinator (Job Code 8352P3 Research Professional 3).

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a " Work. With Flexibility. " approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position is hybrid with the ability to do most of the work remotely. The successful candidate will be provided University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools, however, they are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection for duties undertaken remotely. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview. Commuting to the University of Minnesota TC campus would be required based on project/team needs. Potential travel once annually to convene Center. Onsite location: D350 Mayo Memorial Building, Minneapolis TC Campus - East-bank

The Families and Long-term Care & Aging (LTC) Projects aims to conduct research with families who care for relatives with dementia or other chronic illnesses, engage these families and care professionals in various education and outreach efforts, and develop and evaluate clinical models to support caregiving families. This coordinator position will be supported by The State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS), a Specialized Center Cooperative Agreement (U54) grant funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA; 09/15/2024 - 08/31/2029).
The State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS) features a robust, multi-faceted transdisciplinary collaboration, designed to address gaps in knowledge and advance the research evidence base. The Center will develop a strong infrastructure to examine state and sub-state level services and policies related to the delivery and coordination of health care, aging services, and home and community-based services for people living with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRDs) and their caregivers across all communities (particularly underserved ones).

StARS will guide states through partnership, engagement, and pilot projects to build collaborations and create a shared data infrastructure to advance the accessibility, affordability, and effectiveness of dementia care services across the United States. This infrastructure will also facilitate the examination of policy variations and changes on dementia care services within and across states. The partnership building, pilot project support, and data sharing infrastructure of StARS will ultimately result in greater dissemination of integrated/coordinated dementia care services that yield positive outcomes for people with dementia and care partners living in various regions and underrepresented communities.

The StARS Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of the project. The coordinator will work closely with the University of Minnesota, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, and other collaborating StARS institutions as appropriate.

Ideal Competencies:

Execution, Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Planning and Coordinating, Attention to Detail, Self-efficacy

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination/Communication 50%
• Media/Resource Development 15%
• Data tracking and management 15%
• Reporting 10%
• Facilitate data sharing 10%

Specifically, duties include:

Coordination/Communication 50%

• Execute day-to-day project management tasks (convene committees, schedule & facilitate meetings, arrange travel/reimbursement, distribute agendas and meeting minutes, collect data from individual cores, summarize progress)
• Coordinate communication and tasks between multiple Center cores, committees, and stakeholders
• Coordinate recommendations to the Panel and StARS Executive Committee
• Work with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health's grants manager to review Center, Core, and research/pilot project budgets
• Coordinate project timelines across multiple cores/Universities
• Lead/refine procedures to facilitate state selection and guidance based on the project proposal

Media/Resource Development 15%

• Develop administrative infrastructure documents
• Establish internal and external (website) communication processes and tools (with UMN support)
• Manage the Center website and disseminate Center-related content highlighting the Center's work
• Develop and communicate resources/guidance for partners and pilot awardees to support data sharing, integration, and harmonization

Data tracking and management 15%

• Develop and host a dashboard to track project milestones/progress of StARS activities
• Manage the Center evaluation and assist in collecting and maintaining all evaluation data (stakeholder interviews, etc.)

Reporting 10%

• Prepare interim Center reports for review; assist the investigators in preparing regular reports and similar documentation for NIA and other regulatory bodies

Facilitate data sharing 10%

• Offer direct assistance to states and the Center Cores to arrange necessary data use agreements and determine appropriate human subjects approvals for each partnering state's research/pilot project

Other

• Initiate quality improvement efforts in each year of the grant
• Other duties that arise

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or advanced degree plus 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 years.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to ensure deadlines are met
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's/advanced degree
• Experience coordinating and/or administering National Institutes of Health project grants
• Experience with data use agreements and similar processes
• Experience with project management and tools to facilitate project management
• Experience managing and submitting human subjects research protocols

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 23 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #2 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, $137.6M in research grants and contracts (FY22), and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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About the U of M

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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