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Sr Outreach Coordinator-Duplin NCS (based in Duplin Co)
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| Position Title: |
SOCIAL/CLINICAL RESEARCH ASST. |
| Working Title: |
Senior Outreach Coordinator |
| Position Category: |
Research Professionals |
| Position Number: |
0059362 |
| Hiring Range: |
$28,860 - $36,915 |
| Salary Grade/Range: |
BAND I / $28,860 - $56,330 |
| FT/PT: |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week: |
40 |
| Permanent/Time Limited: |
Permanent |
| Department Name: |
Carolina Population Center |
| Department Number: |
4910 |
| Date First Posted: |
10/28/2009 |
| Closing Date: |
11/30/2009 |
| Location: |
Chapel Hill |
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| Minimum Education and Experience: |
| Bachelor's
degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All
degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
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| Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: |
Bachelor's
degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All
degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Qualified applicants will have good computer skills, good written and
oral communication skills and excellent organizational skills, and a
current North Carolina driver's license. Travel throughout Duplin
County and in neighboring counties is required. Working knowledge of
research principles, including study design, systematic data
collection, protecting confidentiality of participants, and adherence
to study protocols is required. Cover letter and resume required.
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This
position is being recruited for at the Contributing level under the
Career Banding program. The hiring range for this position is $28,860 -
$36,915, and the salary grade equivalent is 63. |
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
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Senior Outreach Coordinator for the National Children's Study Vanguard
Center is based in Duplin County, NC and will plan, coordinate, and
implement community outreach and engagement activities to inform Duplin
County residents about the National Children's Study (NCS). This person
will report to the NCS Project Manager for Duplin County based in
Chapel Hill. He/she will collaborate with other NCS staff to strategize
and plan outreach activities to reach potential study participants.
Activities include delivering presentations about the Study and
staffing an information table about the NCS at community events. Some
of these activities occur during evenings and weekends. He/she will
document outreach activities and community resources using computer
databases developed by site staff. Being an effective team member is
crucial to the success of the outreach component of the project as is
being self-motivating and able to work in an off-site location with
limited day-to-day supervision. A minimum of two years previous
experience in community relations, community outreach in human
services, or other community work is strongly preferred. Experience
supporting scientific research activities and experience with
undocumented residents and people from a variety of cultural
backgrounds are strongly preferred. Customer service experience, public
speaking and presentation skills, and ability to generate interest
about a program or product are also strongly preferred.
Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of Duplin County, be
able to work independently, be receptive to guidance from supervisor
located 100 miles away, and have ability to represent study to
community with professionalism.
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements: |
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be able to move and transport boxes of study materials (25 lbs) and
tables for displaying information. Ability to work in a variety of
community settings, including outdoor settings. |
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| Position/Work Schedule Requirements: |
M-F 830 - 500 |
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Overtime occasionally
Weekend work occasionally
Valid NC Driver's License
Night work occasionally |
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