Research and Outreach Coordinator

The position requires candidates to have a bachelor's degree and experience working with health education. All perspective candidates should demonstrate an understanding of health equity, ease in communicating with experts and lay individuals. Be comfortable using teleworking technology, Microsoft Office Suite and other software platforms as needed. Supporting content development and management for COAACH-related messaging including website information and social medial postings would be beneficial to the coordinator.

The overall goal for the Research and Outreach Coordinator at the COAACH Center is to provide support in the management and development of research and community outreach projects. The research and outreach coordinator will assist the COAACH Director in outlining the goals of the center, designing effective outreach programs, working closely with community partners in producing community health and education events. The research and outreach coordinator will specifically focus on creating, promoting and producing novel community health education events that will promote engagement and enrollment of underrepresented populations in brain health and over community health-related studies.

One of the major collaborative projects that the COAACH Center is currently involved in is the development of the North Carolina Brain Health Registry an extramurally funded program which serves as a means of pre-screening and outreach for research study recruitment . This collaborative program requires the research coordinator to serve as a recruitment specialist, by engaging with diverse providers of aging services throughout the Greensboro region, including those in rural communities and across the state of North Carolina. The goal is to diversify and enlarge the Brain Health Registry to be fully reflective of the demographic makeup of our region. The coordinator will be expected to work collaboratively with coordinators from our partner sites at Duke University, Wake Forest University, East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

In addition to the duties above the Coordinator will independently manage a broad range of business and administrative affairs. The primary responsibilities include providing leadership and administrative support in the areas of facilitation and management of financial resources, personnel administration, payroll, planning and organization of the unit needs.

The Coordinator will manage the day-to-day work flow of the Director's office; coordinate activities; public contact with internal and external constituents; budget; discretion & judgment in handling confidential matters; coordinate meetings; special projects and events; and supervision and leadership.

First point of contact for university administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, vendors, alumni, stakeholders, and the general public in coordinating business affairs that include, personnel administration, office coordination and budget monitoring and management.

North Carolina A&T State University is a 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology is research oriented and fosters academic excellence through innovative programs, critical thinking and intellectual inquiry to prepare students for the 21st century global workforce. The College plays a pivotal role in further advancing the mission of the University by emphasizing preeminence in STEM and the promotion of curricular advancement, scientific discovery and technological innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and the Applied Science and PhD program.

The overall mission of COAACH is to improve healthy aging in diverse communities. The center is N.C. A&T's first formal Community Outreach Center and the first center of this type in the State of North Carolina on a Historically Black University's campus. The goal of the center is to improve health through outreach and improve literacy, awareness and engagement among diverse communities. The four major cores of the center are: 1) community outreach and education in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health, 2) intervention and support, 3) education and training, and 4) research in the field of Alzheimer's disease.

North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.

Coordinator should have experience related to coordinating, developing, evaluating and managing community outreach programs.

The Program Coordinator completes a broad variety of detailed-oriented administrative and operational affairs.

Applies substantive knowledge of financial and business practices assisting the Director in the scope, diversity, and complexity of the Program.

Collaborates with University Administrators; Deans; Department Chairs; Administrative Support Associates; faculty, staff, students and the general public daily, compiling documents for meetings and reports; preparing agendas and meeting materials.

Serves as the COAACH liaison between university administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, as well as other outside organizations and individuals, answering questions, explaining various programs and disseminating information

Works closely with COAACH Director to coordinate special events for COAACH.

In collaboration with COAACH Director manage all budgets assigned to COAACH: State, University Foundation, Restricted and Unrestricted, Overhead, Philanthropy, grants and setting up new accounts with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and the Accounting Technician in University Foundation Office.

Serves as the primary salary administration liaison for COAACH in conjunction with the COST Dean's Office for EPA Salary Administration, HR Student Employment and the Payroll Office. Proxy the Banner HR system leave reporting process COAACH.

Analyze, prioritize and track confidential/personal information in order to make effective recommendations in the workflow process.

In Collaboration with COAACH Director manage human resources administration to include transaction processing, time reporting and records maintenance, personnel and payroll actions for faculty and staff: hiring, terminations, evaluations and disciplinary actions. Administer and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedure and observe and review departmental policies and provide feedback.

Prepare contractual agreements for external reviewers.

Manage all fiscal budgets for COAACH: (Overhead, State, Contracts and Grants, Foundation, Scholarship, and Philanthropy) through the AggieMart and BANNER financial accounting systems.

Review budget requests and other financial transactions for accuracy, and compliance with established regulations and financial impact.

Enter purchase requisitions, reconcile procurement card statement and track COAACH foundation expenditures.

In conjunction with the COAACH Director provide expertise on budgetary matters related to finances of COAACH including preparing operating budgets, preparing expense requests, coordinating service contracts, etc.

Gather invoices and receipts for COAACH events and miscellaneous purchases; and prepare check requests for State and University reimbursements.

Collaborates with the COST Dean's office in budgeting and purchasing efforts. Allocation of new budgets, and year-end closeouts.

Prepare budget documents and reports required for Budget and Planning.

Keep reports for data for external reviewers

Works in collaboration with COAACH Director to manage complex calendar of events; scheduling appointments based on knowledge of the Director's availability and issues of importance. Exercise independent judgment and discretion to make changes to schedules that conflict with other university meetings.

Establish and foster working relationships with the COST Deans Offices, department chairs and administrative associate staff in streamlining and optimizing administrative processes and functions and procedures.

Assist the Director with meetings, agendas, taking notes, emailing announcements, coordinating meeting locations and times.

Collaborates with COAACH Director and Dean's office in the preparation of needed materials and reports for meetings and establish priorities and deadlines for management.

Assist the Director and administrative leadership in the development of long-range planning and strategic initiatives for the program.

Exercise the delegated authority of the position with diplomacy, integrity, and tact while handling sensitive and confidential information for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and advisory board members in disseminating information.

Independently compose, edit, proof, and review incoming correspondence and determine priorities of action and respond to the status of the issue.

Independently research and develop written documents or reports on matters that can be understood by both internal and external audiences and others.

Serves as COAACH liaison to university administrators, faculty, staff and the general public to expedite flow of information; and interpret policies, procedure, rules and regulation on a daily basis.

Clearly conveys information (verbal and written) with and to individuals or groups to ensure information is shared and that messages are clearly understood.

Independently analyze and negotiate resolutions for potential problems and concerns that could impact the Director and the mission and vision of the program.

Listen and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, faculty, staff and external community and choose an effective course of action or develop appropriate solutions.

Develop and monitor internal policies and procedures to meet the business needs.

Exercises good judgment and discretion in handling and resolving confidential, difficult and sensitive situations.

Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date office filing management system for files and manuals in the COAACH office.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: