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University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Community Engagement Coordinator 1 position will provide support to the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core of the NIH-NIA funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology. Incumbent will provide support to community initiatives (educational programming on aging, wellness, brain health, and memory problems) in the western PA region. Job duties also conducting initial interviews with community members interested in participation in research projects, serving as navigator for initial assessment and annual follow-ups, collaboration with engagement coordinators in other Pitt research grants, development of new community contact and assist in development of retention strategies to enhance research participation.
Job Summary
Assists with overall execution of comprehensive community engagement plans. Engages with the community at events and as a liaison for the University. Assists in developing a community engagement calendar, logistics of community events, and preparing grant proposals. Trains and mentors' staff and others regarding the community program and activities.
Essential Functions
The position was created for the purpose of performing the function or job duty which is community engagement activities.
Physical Effort
Mostly sedentary: mostly sedentary, walking to other departments on Pitt campus, attending community engagement events in the western PA area, lifting boxes of materials given out at engagement events (brochures, pens, handouts), assisting in set up of information tables).
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Community Engagement Coordinator I Job Family: Community & Government Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI243973348