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Job Summary

The Research Coordinator II coordinates the daily operations, clinical services, and grant-supported activities of Project PROTECT, a SAMHSA-funded initiative focused on expanding trauma-informed mental health services for children, adolescents, and families. Oversees project implementation, staff coordination, community partnerships, grant compliance, and reporting requirements to ensure project goals and milestones are achieved. Supports the operations of the MINT Program and clinic, including clinical programming, family engagement, assessments, and referrals. Provides evidence-based clinical services to children and families, as appropriate within their training and professional credentials, and collaborates with project leadership to support effective service delivery and program outcomes.

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations and logistical activities of Project PROTECT, a SAMHSA-funded project focused on expanding trauma-informed mental health services for trauma-exposed children and adolescents and their families.
• Oversees and coordinates project activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements, project timelines and milestones, SAMHSA reporting requirements, and applicable University policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of Project PROTECT clinical services, training activities, outreach initiatives, and other grant-supported programming.
• Monitors project implementation and progress, including service delivery, training activities, participant and provider engagement, and other project performance indicators; assists with preparation of required progress reports and grant-related documentation.
• Coordinates Project PROTECT workflows and communication among project leadership, clinical and research staff, trainees, community partners, and other individuals involved in project activities.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of project staff and assists in monitoring staff performance, workload, training needs, and adherence to project protocols and timelines.
• Serves as a liaison between Project PROTECT, the Center for Children and Families, community partners, and other collaborating organizations to support implementation of project services, training, outreach, and referral activities.
• Assists the Principal Investigators and project leadership with short- and long-range planning for Project PROTECT, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, distribution of gift cards, purchasing, and other operational needs.
• Assists with coordination of the overall operations and workflows of the MINT Program and clinic, including communicating in English and Spanish with families seeking services, coordinating clinical programming and referrals, and supporting ongoing MINT clinical and research activities.
• Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures.
• Provides evidence-based clinical services, as assigned and within the scope of the employee's training and credentials, to children, adolescents, and families receiving services through Project PROTECT and the MINT Program, in English and Spanish as appropriate.
• Conducts intake screenings, clinical assessments, and other direct family-facing activities for children and families seeking Project PROTECT and MINT services, and assists with determining appropriate referrals and treatment services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health clinical setting with project management experience.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Proficiency with database management (including in Excel, SPSS, and REDCap).

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $50,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract).

How To Apply Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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