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Pennsylvania State University REACH Project Coordinator - General Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a qualified candidate as a Project Coordinator for REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) a national program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. This position will assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects to reduce health disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, early care and education, and vaccine education among Hispanics and Latinos in central Pennsylvania. This candidate would be responsible for developing, designing, and coordinating project materials; assisting with interim and final reports; preparing and maintaining project documentation; preparing grants and HSPO documentation; assisting with writing scientific papers for publications; gathering, entering, and analyzing community level data in the REDCap data collection tool. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, produce high-quality work, communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills, and participate in and support team decisions and team responsibilities. Local/regional traveling will be required for this position. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish but not required.
Minimum Education & Experience
Associate's Degree
2+ years of relevant experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$34,800.00 - $50,500.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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