Coordinator II (Program Coordinator)

17-Oct-2022

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

60140BR

Job Summary

The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course. This mission is achieved through research to identify the social and behavioral determinants of health, development and evaluation of interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health, and the preparation of professionals and researchers who will fill leadership positions in advocacy and public service. The department’s educational mission is to train both scholars and practitioners: scholars whose research will illuminate basic social determinants of health and who will identify and test innovative social policy and service interventions; practitioners who are skilled in designing, implementing, and evaluating health-enhancing interventions in action settings.

Position Description

The primary role of the Program Coordinator is to provide support for the collaborative, technical assistance, and educational activities of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Training Grant and the School’s MCH Concentration. This includes providing assistance in managing an ongoing training grant, providing support to students planning on concentrating in MCH, assisting with the provision of technical assistance to state and Local Title V agencies and other programs providing services to mothers and children, and assisting in the planning and execution of events and activities related to this grant.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Research Support and Technical Assistance:
• Assists with the translation of relevant current HSPH research activities to integrate with the programmatic needs of Title V agencies and organizations serving mothers, children, and families and assists in development of new research activities that meet those needs
• Supports (selected) ongoing research and technical assistance projects of importance to the MCH grant such as the maternal mortality prevention project in Mississippi, the homeless families project and/or the children of incarcerated mothers project
• Facilitates communication between agency staff and MCH faculty investigators
• Assists in the development of study materials and data collection protocols for research collaborations with Title V agencies using established software such as REDCap
• Assists in the training and supervision of student research assistants   
• Assists with the design and maintenance of study databases and tracking the progress of studies that are conducted in collaboration with Title V agencies
Grant and Finance Support for MCH Training Grant:
• Monitors adherence to requirements of the MCH training grant to assure the appropriate selection of students and compliance with grant policies and procedures
• Coordinates student funding for tuition, stipends, travel and other activities and liaises with relevant HSPH offices
• Drafts sections of required training grant reporting documents

General Administrative Support:
• Serves as the principal contact and source of expertise on the MCH concentration for faculty, administrators, and students
• Develops and oversees student activities related to the training grant and concentration such as seminars, symposia, and interaction with academic and public health agencies
• Coordinates with faculty, outside agencies, and department and School administrators regarding the concentration’s student support services (IT, IRB, Student Aid, Reimbursements, etc.)
• Develops and maintains web-based materials for the MCH training grant and the MCH concentration
• Prepares statistics on program participation and maintains comprehensive information related to the ongoing careers of former trainees for tracking and reporting purposes
• Develops and implements the concentration’s recruitment activities including holding informational events, meeting with potential concentrators, and assisting students in understanding the requirements of the Concentration.
• Monitors student compliance with and certifies completion of concentration requirements
• Other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of 2 years from date of hire, with possibility for extension. This is a hybrid position and this position will be based in Boston, MA.  Additional detail pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.  All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California (exempt staff only), Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington).

Basic Qualifications

• –5+ years of related work experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health or related field (e.g. – MCH)
• Research project management and experience with federally funded training programs, statistical skills, grant writing and event coordination
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in strategizing and thinking operationally; strong writing and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills with experience prioritizing work in a context with multiple demands; project management skills; excellent interpersonal skills for interactions with students, faculty, school administration and outside agencies, and written and oral communications skills; experience working independently with limited supervision, and handling complex and confidential information; familiarity with basic research processes and experience in monitor progress of research and maintain secure databases preferred

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3-4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and affordable medical, dental & vision plans, with coverage beginning as of an employee’s start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Programs: $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School, discounted options through participating Harvard graduate schools, and reimbursement options for accredited schools outside of Harvard.
• Transportation: 50% discount on MBTA passes, as well as additional options (rideshare, biking, etc.) to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness & Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, hard & soft skills development, career planning, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services. Additionally, access to Harvard athletic facilities, libraries, campus events — and many discounts for various cultural and leisure activities throughout metro Boston.

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.  The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

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Job Function

General Administration

Location

USA – MA – Boston

Job Code

403040 Coordinator II

Department

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Union

55 – Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.