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Program Coordinator, CURES, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedProgram Coordinator, CURES, Institute of Environmental Health Sciencesat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

The Program Coordinator will support the Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors (CURES) National Institute of environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) funded Environmental Health Sciences Core Center (EHSCC) center wide program integration by facilitating CURES-led research and community engagement events. Organize regular meetings with program leadership to build interdisciplinary collaboration and consensus across the CURES program, with special attention to research and core goals, short- and long-range planning, meeting NIEHS deadlines, and tracking CURES progress and productivity through meticulous recordkeeping, survey analysis, and metrics tools. This position will work closely with the Director and executive leadership of CURES and will also communicate as directed with NIEHS program officers and EHSCC colleagues nationally on behalf of the CURES team.

Essential Functions:

Organize and record meeting minutes for the CURES center and core/program leaders to accomplish strategic goal-setting and programmatic planning that is aligned with the CURES research, community engagement, and environmental justice mission.

Track, record, and file CURES progress, productivity and facility core usage through metrics tools, surveys, and recordkeeping procedures as required by NIEHS.

Assist with the annual CURES progress report to NIEHS and center renewal.

Meet and communicate regularly with the university administrator designated as the CURES budget manager. Coordinate with CURES core/program leaders to ensure responsible budget management is in compliance of the CURES program.

Work with CURES leadership, core/program leaders, and university administrative staff to organize and implement regularly occurring CURES events such as the CURES seminar program, annual thematic symposium, research translation and career enhancement workshops, advisory board meetings, and other center-wide events as directed.

Attend the annual national EHSCC meeting hosted by NIEHS and communicate regularly with NIEHS program officers and counterpart EHSCC colleagues as directed on behalf of CURES.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or related field.

  Experience: Experience (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

• Administrative experience working independently and with a cross functional team.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities and events.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead.

• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and budgeting processes.

• Dedication to fostering a collaborative team.

• Ability to work under pressure

School/College/Division:

H09 - Research

Primary department:

H0918 - Inst of Environmental Hlth Sci

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: $52,400

• Salary hire maximum: $62,877

Working conditions:

Normal office environment. This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.