Job Title: Program Coordinator
PVN ID: HC-1809-002730
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

Program Coordinator in a Cancer Health Disparities Research Program

A Program Coordinator is sought to work in the Hunter College Cancer Health Disparities Research Program (HCCHDRP). The selected candidate will work to provide organizational and administrative support to the Director of the Hunter College Cancer Health Disparities Research Program (HCCHDRP).

We seek a highly organized, committed, and motivated candidate with at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to provide organizational, administrative, and leadership support to an academic / research program. The Program Coordinator will provide administrative support for day-to-day operations of the HCCHDRP related to fiscal management, budgeting, progress reports, communication with faculty, and students at Hunter College, arrangement for leadership meetings, and coordination with Administrative and Planning and Evaluation core leaders to facilitate the planning process for issuing RFAs to solicit new applications from investigators, among other responsibilities.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the HCCHDRP and a Program Manager, the selected candidate will apply considerable independent judgment in interactions with relevant program, and administrative staff. The individual will research and prepare reports, collect and analyze data, draft manuals, policies and procedures, make presentations, and keep confidential records. The selected candidate will utilize sponsor reporting and tracking systems when required, research and draft grant proposals, and ensure that outcome goals are met. The Program Coordinator will join meetings with various groups including leadership and sponsors, as needed. They wil coordinate with other program coordinators, and academic departments, and interface as needed with support staff from various college offices in resolving issues involving staff or student needs, technical issues, and facility issues. They will also interface with vendors regarding materials, and equipment.

Other Duties

The Program Coordinator will also be communicating with a Program Manager, all core/project leaders and coordinators, assisting with preparing leadership meetings and project report documents.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• BA/BS or MA/MS/MPH/MSW in the health, life, or social sciences or related field.

• Experience in program coordination.

The position requires an organized, committed, and motivated individual who is enthusiastic about working in Cancer Health Disparities.

The Program Coordinator should be competent in writing and verbal communication skills.

 

Interested candidates should submit the following:

(i) A cover letter

(ii) A curriculum vitae

(iii) A list of three references including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers

 

Candidates from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The position will be initially for one year, renewable up to five years based on performance. Start date for the position is immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing Date
Oct 10, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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