Job postings as of May 26, 2021 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION TITLE: Center Manager

ORGANIZATION: Detroit Urban Research Center (URC)

Organization Description

Established in 1995, the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center (Detroit URC) is a community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership that fosters and supports equitable approaches to research and interventions aimed at reducing and ultimately eliminating health inequities in Detroit.

The Detroit URC and affiliated partnerships focus on enhancing understanding of the relationship between the social and physical environmental determinants of health, and translating that knowledge into public health interventions, programs, and policies that build upon community resources and strengths.

The partnership is a collaboration of representatives from multiple Detroit organizations and academic researchers from the University of Michigan who work together to foster health equity in the city. The Detroit URC Board, composed of representatives of each of the partner organizations, oversees all aspects of the Center in accordance with a set of CBPR principles adopted by the Board.

Detroit URC partner organizations include the University of Michigan Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Social Work, the Detroit Health Department, eight community-based organizations (Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc. (CHASS), Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Eastside Community Network, Friends of Parkside, Institute for Population Health, Latino Family Services, and Neighborhood Service Organization), and Henry Ford Health System.

About the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education

The position will be based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Job Description

The Detroit Urban Research Center (Detroit URC) is currently recruiting a full-time Center Manager who will be responsible for operation of the Center. The position will be based within the University of Michigan, School of Public Health’s Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. This is a term-limited position – one year from hire date, with the potential for renewal.

Under the direction of the Detroit URC Director, the Center Manager will operate with considerable latitude in performing actions and will have decision-making authority related to managing and sustaining the Center. The Center Manager will act as a liaison with other University of Michigan units and departments, with organizations based in Detroit, and with funding agencies. They will work in close collaboration with Detroit URC academic and Detroit-based partners, Detroit URC affiliated partnerships, and staff to manage the activities of the Detroit URC Board and overall Center. The Center Manager will have oversight of dissemination through, for example, preparing reports, co-authoring publications and presenting results at community meetings and professional conferences. They will assist the Director in acquiring funding through, for example, writing grant proposals, and will be responsible for monitoring the Center’s budget and developing budgets for all new Center-wide projects and assisting with budgets for newly established Center-facilitated projects. They will manage all other daily operations of Center-wide projects, including supervision of exempt and non-exempt research personnel, coordination, communication, documentation, dissemination and follow-up support as needed with the Center Board, Center faculty and staff, and funders.

Research Project Management & Development:

Work collaboratively with project leaders to manage several ongoing research projects and related activities, including: coordinate the planning, preparation, conduct, evaluation and follow-up for the NIH-funded national CBPR Partnership Academy program; and co-manage the planning, conduct, and evaluation of the statewide Steering Committee of two NIH-funded COVID-19 projects;
In partnership with HBHE Research Administrator, conduct pre-grant award tasks for Center-wide and Center-affiliated research projects, including: developing budgets and budget narratives; writing grant proposal sections; and serving as primary contact for all university and funder representatives and Center faculty, staff and Detroit-based partners involved with grant proposal preparation;
Conduct post-award tasks for Center-wide research projects, in partnership with HBHE Research Administrator, such as: monitoring budgets, including estimating encumbrances and managing Detroit URC staff efforts across all grants; manage grant closeout responsibilities in coordination and cooperation with departmental administration; prepare and oversee Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications; prepare and submit progress reports and other required deliverables; and serve as primary contact for all faculty, staff and Detroit-based partners involved with the Center’s projects;
Assist with fundraising and development activities to secure resources for the Detroit URC;

Center Activity Management:

Maintain, sustain and evaluate the Detroit URC Community-Academic Research Network, including: conducting meetings with potential academic faculty and community-based organizations regarding membership in the Network; ensure timely and accurate member profiles are created and displayed; and coordinate and facilitate the annual Networking Social event of Network members;
Administer small planning grant programs through, for example, creating calls for proposals, organizing/managing the review process, coordinating grantees meetings, overseeing evaluation, and providing technical assistance to grantees; and
Provide support to all Center-wide CBPR training and capacity-building activities and mentoring for academic and community entities, including: 1) respond to requests to the Center for on- and off-site CBPR and policy advocacy trainings and consultations and determine desired content and anticipated audience; identify academic and community consultants/trainers and serve as primary contact person between Detroit URC trainers and clients; coordinate preparation of materials as needed; ensure that community trainers/consultants receive stipends; and 2) respond to requests from outside organizations and prospective/current UM students regarding information about the Detroit URC and CBPR;

Operations Management:

Hire/train/supervise Center exempt and non-exempt staff and student research assistants; assist on all start-up activities for new Center-affiliated research projects;
Serve as primary contact with all Center Board members; review minutes, prepare agendas for and provide any follow-up as needed resulting from Board meetings; provide orientation to new members; ensure receipt of annual partner stipends; represent Detroit URC on committees and coalitions in Detroit and within UM School of Public Health;
Promote and foster a culture of respect and collaboration among all staff and students;

Dissemination & Communication:

In collaboration with academic and Detroit-based partners and staff, provide oversight of literature reviews, data collection, analysis and interpretation of Center-wide projects, and dissemination, including, preparing reports, co-authoring publications and presenting results at community meetings and professional conferences; assist Detroit URC Director and team on all partnership evaluation and documentation-related activities (e.g., data collection, analysis, feedback and interpretation of Center-wide projects);
Provide oversight of the maintenance of the Detroit URC website and social media presence; lead the production of dissemination materials for multiple audiences;
Act as an ambassador with other departments and organizations, for example, academic institutions, community-based organizations, health systems and public health agencies, and funders;
Other intervention, dissemination, translational research, and general duties related to the Center as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Skills

Master’s degree in public health or social sciences or a closely-related field
Five or more years of experience with at least five in the management of public health research and/or interventions or related programs
Familiarity with community-based participatory research
Considerable experience working with multi-cultural communities and with representatives from community-based organizations, practice and academic settings and funders, and the ability to act as a liaison between and among groups
Supervisory experience
Financial management experience (e.g., budget development and management, grant pre-and post-award functions)
Excellent written and public speaking skills
Excellent interpersonal and analytic skills, with the ability to synthesize information and use data to complement various aspects of the program
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow-through on tasks
Ability to manage time and work efficiently and effectively
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Familiarity with the city of Detroit
Proficiency with back office and collaborative software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suites)
Access to transportation for travel to various locations

Desired Qualifications*

Project management experience with community-based participatory research projects
Experience working with communities in Detroit
Ability to review literature and translate research findings for development of dissemination materials such as co-authored publications and reports and presentations at community meetings and professional conferences
Familiarity with University of Michigan administrative and research systems and procedures (e.g., IRB, grant proposal submissions, budgeting)

The ideal candidate will be located in and/or familiar with the Detroit/Ann Arbor area. We are currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

*This position is Term-Limited – one year from hire date.

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification (intermediate level) depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Experience level for intermediate level is 4-5 years with salary range of $53,550-64,050.

How to Apply

Click here to apply by May 28. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Educator

ORGANIZATION: Green Girls Summer Institute

For the job description and instructions to apply, click here.

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POSITION TITLE: Client Support Specialist and TPLW Peer Facilitator

ORGANIZATION: The Family Center

The Family Center is a not-for-profit organization providing social and legal services to families affected by life threatening parental illness, absence and loss. The Family Center has been the pioneer in the design and research of health care coordination and education, permanency planning and advocacy services that address the myriad of issues that challenge families. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org to learn more about our services.

The HIV Client Support Specialist/Peer Facilitator is the primary facilitative point of contact for

participants and potential participants in The Positive Life Workshop (TPLW), a 20-hour, evidence-based self-management workshop for people living with HIV. This is a Full-Time position. S/he reports to the TPLW Program Director.

For the full job description and instructions to apply, click here.

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POSITION TITLE: HIV Peer Outreach Worker (bilingual Spanish strongly preferred)

ORGANIZATION: The Family Center

The HIV Peer Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies aimed at HIV+ individuals and HIV-affected families across New York City. They will represent the agency in various coalitions and networks, initiate and plan partnership meetings, and conduct outreach presentations and activities aimed at both consumers and providers. They will also provide support to The Positive Life Workshop, a peer led HIV self-management workshop, assisting as needed with intake and enrollment, facilitation and client follow-up activities. They report to the HIV Treatment Education Manager.

For the full job description and instructions to apply, click here.

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POSITION TITLE: Training Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: The Family Center

The Training Program Manager oversees The Family Center’s AIDS Institutefunded training series focused on HIV in Older Adults, HCV Mono-infection and HCV/HIV Coinfections. As the NYS Centers of Expertise on HIV in Older Adults and on HCV and HIV/HCV Coinfection, The Family Center delivers remote and in-person training and technical assistance aimed at non-clinical staff of medical and social service support systems across New York State. The Training Program Manager is responsible for developing new training content, delivering training, supervising staff and consultant trainers and overseeing all reporting to the funder. They report to the Deputy Executive Director for Contracted Services and Special Projects.

For the full job description and instructions to apply, click here.

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POSITION TITLE: Staff Trainer

ORGANIZATION: The Family Center

For the full job description and instructions to apply, click here.

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POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator

PROJECT NAME: Engaging, Managing and Bonding through Race (EMBRace)

ORGANIZATION: University of Michigan School of Public Health, Health Behavior and Health Education

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Full-time

Organization Description

The Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race Lab (EMBRace Lab) is looking for a full time Program Coordinator to provide research-related supervision and oversight for the EMBRace Program! For more information about the EMBRace Program, please visit TheEmbraceProgram.com. Applicants should have related research experience and interest in reducing mental health disparities, understanding interpersonal and racial trauma among Black adolescents, and/or culturally adapting evidence-based treatments. This is a two-year position beginning Fall 2021, with possibility to extend beyond Fall 2023, based on performance and grant funding.

Position Description

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Racial Stress and Trauma Research:

Coordinating Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
- Working with the Lab Manager to complete new submissions
- Making amendments to protocol templates
- Submitting continuing review forms
Managing grant-funded data collection
- Cleaning quantitative data on excel and SPSS
- Cleaning and coding qualitative data
Assisting with scientific writing
- Compiling references and conducting literature reviews to assist with manuscript submissions and conference presentations

EMBRace Programming:

Administrative Tasks
- Scheduling and preparing for meetings with community partners, research staff, and program participants
- Maintaining, organizing, and ensuring the confidentiality of participant information
- Work closely with Human Subjects Incentive Program to process participant incentives

Participant Recruitment
- Creating and hosting EMBRace Program informational sessions to recruit participants
- Screen potential EMBRace participants based on eligibility criteria and assess participant “fit” for program
- Work with community partners to establish participant recruitment plans

Coordinating the EMBRace Team
- Hiring and training undergraduate and masters level research assistants to assist with program implementation
- Hiring and training masters and doctoral level psychology, education, public health, and/or social work students to serve as program clinicians
- Coordinating research assistants and clinical staff with regards to scheduling program sessions and facilitating weekly supervision meetings
- Working with Clinical Supervisor to oversee clinician involvement with the program

Outreach:

Facilitating and maintaining community partnerships
Identifying community organizations to establish partnerships

Working with community partners to organize outreach events including panel events, town halls, etc.

Skills & Qualifications

Excellent writing skills, organization skills, and careful attention to detail
Advanced technical skills e.g., Canva, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
Ability to take on leadership for assigned work related tasks, both independently and as part of a team
Coursework in quantitative, qualitative mixedand/or advanced research methods
Ability to manage one’s time and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Ability to work successfully under strict deadlines, and accommodate change
Understand and follow policies and procedures, including handling confidential materials with discretion
While not required, the ideal candidate for this position will have an interest in and commitment to understanding interpersonal and racial trauma, racial socialization, cultural competency in treatment, and mental health in African American populations
Experience with Zotero preferred
Grant writing experience is also preferred

Additional Information

Pay rate: Competitive and based on prior experience

How to Apply

All interested candidates should apply immediately for full consideration. Email your resume/CV, a writing sample, and a cover letter highlighting your research experiences and commitment to health disparities research to TheEmbraceProgram@gmail.com

Timeline: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by June 1st. The candidate can expect to start on August 15th 2021.

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POSITION TITLE: Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ORGANIZATION: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Organization description

The Department of Health Services strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

The newly established Office of Health Equity (OHE) is seeking to fill a Director position. This is a great opportunity for a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion to shape the future of this work at DHS both within the workforce culture and for the externally-facing work of the agency. This position will be headquartered in either Milwaukee or Madison, depending upon the preference of the selected candidate.

The Office will promote a culture of inclusion at DHS where employees from all racial and ethnic identities, ages, nationalities, social and economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religious, political and ideological perspectives, and physical and mental abilities are able to thrive and be engaged.

The Office will work to improve health equity by reducing health disparities and addressing the social determinants of health for all Wisconsinites ensuring everyone can thrive and live their healthiest life. The mission of the OHE is to protect and promote the health and safety of all Wisconsinites, by committing to identify, dismantle, and improve institutional structures that inflict and ignore racism, discrimination, and trauma among marginalized communities and center our work around our core values. These institutional structures include policy and practical barriers to accessing things like education, employment, housing, healthcare and other social services. We created a short video to give more information about OHE and how it will advance health equity to fulfill our mission and meet the needs of the people we serve. View the video.

We strive to hire, develop and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you’ll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!

Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Position Summary

The Director serves as the department’s principal policy and program officer for equity and inclusion and workforce planning programs. The position will lead DHS efforts in addressing issues related to health equity while building and supporting a workforce and organizational culture that is diverse, inclusive and values the various backgrounds, cultures and life experiences that are reflected in the communities DHS serves.

The position provides leadership for developing and implementing the Department’s strategic vision for equity, diversity and inclusion—both within DHS’ culture and practices and for the externally-facing work of the agency. In this role, the Director will supervise a team that conducts research, policy analysis and provides guidance to the Office of the Secretary on executive orders, requirements, and efforts related to equity and inclusion impacting the agency, including partnering with human resources in supporting recruitment and hiring efforts. Primary responsibilities include: strategic leadership, education, communication, outreach, advice, reporting, and guidance on equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts throughout the department for both internal and external facing work.

This position amplifies the work of the department to promote and foster equity in Wisconsin. This position is responsible for formulating, determining and implementing policy and budget initiatives that focus on improving health equity while reducing health disparities and addressing the social determinants of health for all Wisconsinites.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

Experience developing and implementing policies related to social determinants of health, health equity or equity, diversity and inclusion. This includes but is not limited to community or policy work in housing, employment, education, healthcare and empowerment.
Work experience or lived experience with community engagement or outreach activities related to cultural humility, social determinants of health, health equity or equity, diversity and inclusion. Examples of activities may include facilitating meetings with community or workforce members or providing community or workforce education or consultation.
Experience implementing strategic planning initiatives, including tasks such as analysis of complex issues, change management, developing quality improvement strategies and ensuring alignment of work plan to work product.
Experience serving in a leadership role on a team or project, including tasks such as training, mentoring, assigning and reviewing work, etc.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

Experience serving in a formal supervisory role, including tasks such as prioritizing and delegating work assignments, managing staff performance, creating a cohesive team, making hiring and termination decisions, etc.
Experience working in an organization or with programs that have a large scope, such as regional, statewide, or nationwide.
Experience working in a public or non-profit organization such as local, state, or federal government.
Experience setting a vision, organizing a team to execute on that vision, and holding people accountable for success, such as establishing a new office, business, etc.

Additional Information

Salary Information

The starting salary is between $99,500-$109,512 per year, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. This position is classified as an Agency Equity and Inclusion Program and Policy Manager and the pay schedule and range is 81/01. A 24 month probationary period is required.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

How To Apply

Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click “Register Now” to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed above. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included, click here. Please note, the letter of qualifications is limited to two pages. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Current state employees with Career Executive status or former employees with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status must complete the online application process to apply. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions can be directed to Human Resources Generalist, Shannon Kavorik, at Shannon.kavorik@dhs.wi.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

If viewing through an external site, please click here to apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on July 1, 2021.

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POSITION TITLE: Senior Policy and Research Associate

ORGANIZATION: NYS Health Foundation

Position Description

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad array of health policy and public health issues requiring the analysis of multiple data sets (ranging from large structured databases requiring data use agreements to unstructured open data). The position is best for someone who combines quantitative research skills with a keen instinct for how the research can be used to affect policy and practice. The successful candidate will combine programming and statistical skills with a sense of how the work will have real-world application and impact. The Senior Associate will have experience displaying and communicating research to stakeholders and will be creative, highly motivated, and productive.

The Senior Associate will work collaboratively with the Policy and Research team and the Foundation’s program staff to identify promising areas for analysis that can inform both NYSHealth’s work and the fields in which we work. The Senior Associate will be a key contributor in the development of research methodologies for new projects, be the lead analyst on projects, and help craft the research into suitable presentations and reports for public release.

The person in this position will co-author issue briefs, data briefs, white papers, and other publications relevant to the Foundation’s priorities. Although many of the projects are likely to be responsive to time-sensitive, near-term needs, the Senior Associate will also work on larger- scale projects with longer durations.

Click here to view the full job description and application instructions.

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POSITION TITLE: Research Technician

ORGANIZATION: Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute

Job Description:

Dr. Emily Allen Paine is looking to hire a research assistant ($24.69/hr) ASAP to help run a pilot study that will lay the groundwork for a future economic empowerment intervention study for TGNB people navigating HIV risk or living with HIV in NYC, Atlanta, and SF bay area. This is a part-time position, but there are opportunities for additional research assistant work within her organization, as well as access to mentorship and investment in your professional development. People with lived experience and deep familiarity with TGNB folks navigating economic disadvantage/marginalization and HIV highly encouraged to apply. NYC or the surrounding area residence is a must, but will be working from home for the foreseeable future. Can offer training for the right person.

The project focuses on developing an economic empowerment intervention for transgender and nonbinary people who are navigating HIV risk or living with HIV in three cities: New York City, San Francisco, and Atlanta. Research Assistant duties include recruitment of participants, scheduling interviews with participants, screening and interviewing participants over the phone and ZoomPro, processing subject payments, sending data to transcriptionists, checking transcripts for accuracy, and data analyses. The Research Assistant will also assist in sharing study findings, including preparing presentations and drafting publications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s training preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and familiarity with economically disadvantaged transgender and nonbinary people who are living with HIV or navigating HIV risk. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Previous training and experience conducting socio-behavioral qualitative research and qualitative data analysis is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. Additional requirements include strong writing skills and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and ability to quickly learn new software programs. In your cover letter, please tell us about your experience and familiarity with transgender and nonbinary people who are economically disadvantaged and living with HIV or navigating HIV risk.

Additional Information

Grade 16 $24.69/hr.

Approx.. 12 hours/wk.

Department: Division of Gender, Sexuality & Health

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at: https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/1783492.html . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant

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POSITION TITLE: Research Scientist (JC-252092)

ORGANIZATION: California Department of Health, STD Control Branch

LOCATION: Richmond, CA

The CA Department of Public Health, STD Control Branch seeks a full- time employee with SAS programming skills and public health surveillance data experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the state agency charged with protecting the public’s health.

Click here to view the full job description and instructions to apply.

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POSITION TITLE: Research Scientist (JC-252029)

ORGANIZATION: California Department of Health, STD Control Branch

LOCATION: Sacramento, CA

Click here to view the full job description and instructions to apply.

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