Program Coordinator, CLEAR, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Program Coordinator, CLEAR, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Program Coordinator, CLEAR, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education.

Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Program Purpose :

The Program Coordinator will support the Center for Leadership of Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR) National Institute of environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) funded Superfund Research Program will have excellent science communication, writing, organizational, and people-oriented team-building skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to foster CLEAR center-wide program integration by facilitating CLEAR-led research and training events.

The coordinator will organize regular meetings with program leadership to build interdisciplinary collaboration and consensus across the CLEAR program, with special attention to project and core goals, short- and long-range planning, meeting NIEHS deadlines, and tracking CLEAR research progress and productivity through meticulous recordkeeping, survey analysis and metrics tools.

The CLEAR program coordinator will work closely with the Directors of CLEAR and will also communicate as directed with NIEHS and Superfund Research Program colleagues nationally on behalf of the CLEAR team.

Essential Functions :

Organize and record minutes of regular meetings with CLEAR program leaders and the CLEAR Directors to accomplish strategic goal-setting and programmatic planning that is aligned with each project and core’s research and training objectives.

Track, record and file CLEAR research productivity, training progress, and facility core usage through metrics tools, surveys, and recordkeeping procedures as required by NIEHS.

Assist with the annual CLEAR progress report to NIEHS and with center renewal.

Meet and communicate regularly with the university administrator designated as CLEAR budget manager and coordinate with CLEAR project / core leaders to ensure that responsible budget management is in place in support of the CLEAR program.

Work with CLEAR Directors, project / core leaders, and university administrative staff to organize and implement regularly occurring CLEAR events such as the CLEAR seminar program, annual thematic symposium, research translation and training workshops, advisory board meetings, and other center-wide events as directed.

Attend the annual national Superfund Research Program meeting hosted by NIEHS and communicate regularly with NIEHS program officers and counter-part Superfund Research Program colleagues as directed on behalf of CLEAR.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business administration, biomedical sciences or related field.

Experience : Experienced (minimum 2 years of job related experience)

Administrative experience working independently and with a cross functional team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities and events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and budgeting processes.
• Dedication to fostering a collaborative team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

School / College / Division :

H09 - Research

Primary department :

H0918 - Inst of Environmental Hlth Sci

Employment type :

• Regular Employee
• Job type : Full Time
• Job category : Staff / Administrative

Funding / salary information :

• Compensation type : Annual Salary
• Salary minimum : $52,400
• Salary hire maximum : $62,877

Working conditions :

Normal office environment. This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings :

• Number of openings : 1
• Reposted position : No

Background check requirements :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.

If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.