All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS or experience of at least two years full-time employment or a combination of experience and education to equal six years.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects, set and maintain deadlines, prioritize assignments, and problem-solve.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with public health agencies and representatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Science or Public Health related field.
• Experience with program coordination and event management.
• Experience with survey administration.
• Experience working in community settings.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural or multi-ethnic program or environment.
• Proficiency with conversational Spanish.

Position Summary:

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking a Project Coordinator for primary support of a CDC project to address vaccine hesitancy and health needs in urban and rural Minnesota counties. The project will be conducted as part of a Cooperative Agreement and involve coordination with other institutions around the country and University Extension family educators. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) to increase COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates. This position will be integral to overall project management and achievement of program outcomes.

This is a temporary, full- or part-time position (20-40 hours per week, as desired by the successful applicant), which is expected to last through July 30, 2024. Work will be conducted in areas throughout Minnesota. As such, this position will be eligible for work-from-home, and should expect to travel to events in the region as needed. This position involves travel to events in urban and rural Minnesota locations at the expense of the program. Because the University of Minnesota is a land-grant institution that serves the state, residing in Minnesota is typically required.

Position Responsibilities:

Project Management and Communication (80%):

• Facilitate communication across a large multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, comprised of university and community partners.
• Work with program stakeholders to plan, organize, and implement outreach events, including vaccination clinics in diverse venues (e.g., clinical facilities, municipal buildings, businesses, schools, houses of worship, community organizations, public meetings and talking circles).
• Work as part of the project team to conduct in-person and online surveys to collect data about vaccination status and vaccine hesitancy.
• Assist in training new program staff and volunteers.
• Activities as assigned in keeping with the grant deliverables.

Technical (20%):

• Analyze and enter data into survey management system.
• Develop post content, post and promote posts using Facebook to enhance public engagement.

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies—five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs—sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, clinical informatics, behavioral medicine, and human sexuality— and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

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