Variable Hours Officer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 7/1/2025
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $50-$50

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is looking for a part-time VHO (Community Liaison) for one year. As a Community Liaison within our education department, the role will be to support a project designed to create an innovative assessment tool for training in health equity. This project will be centered on the longitudinal mapping of our curriculum to entrustable professional activities (EPAs) to milestone competencies. Specifically, we will evaluate how effectively we train residents to use population health strategies and quality improvement methods to promote health and address racism, discrimination, and other contributors to inequities among pediatric populations . As an important stakeholder, the Community Liaison will report to the Department of Pediatric Residency Program Director and work closely with the pediatrics department education faculty.

This position is funded by a department of pediatrics education grant. Duration of employment is limited to the duration of the grant. Those with a background in leadership in Community Service are encouraged to apply.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones.

"Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process"

Responsibilities

• Serves in a consultative role for all aspects of this program including co-design and development of assessment tools.
• Work with Community Pediatrics/Community Pediatrics Advocacy Program leaders to assess and improve the current experience in health equity education.
• Support a project designed to create an innovative assessment tool for training in health equity.
• Participate in multi-site/multi-team meetings virtually and in person.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with a focus group, including community group leaders, that will conduct qualitative interviews to gain perspectives from the community, and identify and access community resources for training.
• Report information to the Research Assistant and Principal Investigator.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required, plus four years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team, and also to work independently as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.