Outreach Research Coordinator

• Job Type : Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit :
• Regular / Temporary : Regular
• End Date if Temporary :
• Hours Per Week : 35
• Standard Work Schedule :
• Building :
• Salary Range : $62,400.00 - $70,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Columbia Center for Community Health (CCCH) is home to the Institute for Training Outreach and Community Health (InTOuCH) and CHURCH trial.

This program recruits trusted members from faith and community-based organizations to complete an eight-week,certified CHW training curriculum in stroke and cardiovascular disease prevention.

The outreach research coordinator will be responsible for developing trusted relationships between the community, faith-based organizations, and other community service providers.

This position will have a strong understanding of the socio-cultural factors that contribute to health disparities, with a specific focus on African American faith-based communities, and will apply their unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language, and / or culture of the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to organize and deliver a range of innovative community outreach and engagement activities throughout the New York City boroughs that draw in and involve local churches, residents, and partners.
• The candidate will be pivotal in church recruitment and subject follow-up for departmental research projects.
• Work in different environments (both office-based and in the field) at times best suited to the community (including some evenings and weekends).
• Follow recruited participants through consent, enrollment, scheduling study visits, and follow-up calls.
• Work collaboratively with community health workers to plan and implement study screening events.
• Develop sustainable and positive relationships with a diverse population, including residents, community leaders, local groups, organizations, and local authorities.
• Build and sustain church and community partnerships to support participant recruitment for InTOuCH and the CHURCH Trial Attend all CHURCH Trial recruitment events to support participant outreach efforts
• Performs other duties / special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience.
• Community engagement and clinical trials diversity, especially working with churches
• Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, or a related public health field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility in hours (i.e., will work some evenings and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.