The Project Director will need to be a self- starter, to ensure that all activities proposed are best fit to address the local needs and demands stipulated in the grant application. Responsibilities include training, providing technical assistance, staff supervision and management, review, coordination, and expansion of community engagement activities with UDN clinical, affiliate, and partnership sites. In addition, she or he will also provide training, as needed, to self-selected sites and community partners; in addition to working with key community stakeholders ensuring sustainability of projects. The Project Director will provide guidance for coordination and engagement activities. The Project Director is responsible for completing the required reports and other required paperwork (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, program summaries, etc.). In addition, the Project Director will be expected to lead community engagement data collection, data analyses, and publication of findings.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of eight (8) years related experience in community-engaged program coordination and project management is required. Proven ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities and tasks. Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required, as well as familiarity with virtual tools to facilitate group communication and information exchange (e.g., ZOOM, Slack, MS Teams). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively both internally and externally with a wide range of people including academic faculty, physicians, administrators, government agencies, AI/ML/IT/Data Science professionals, NGOs, and community members.

Preferred Qualification: Doctoral degree in Public Health, and/or experience working in community/academic partnerships. Minimum 5 years working experience in community-engaged research Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills. Skilled in writing reports and dissemination of findings to both scientific and lay audiences. Experienced in assisting organizations in monitoring programmatic development and implementation. Experienced in engaging in the development of community prevention infrastructure by collaborating with community stakeholders and MOU development within communities. Experienced and understands compliance with governmental agency funding standards. Experience in providing collaboration on programs and projects, as appropriate, with other program staff, and community partners. Experience in revitalizing strategies to meet a wide variety of challenges including those of capacity building and strategic planning. Skilled in project management, community assessment, and implementing strategies that position communities to effectively participate in the research process. Ability to understand complex research (qualitative/quantitative) and distill findings into clear, strategic insights. Experience in performing data analyses and manuscript development. Experience in completing and maintaining IRB approvals and other regulatory documents. Adept at working with multiple stakeholders and facilitating change to support organizational objectives. Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to communication challenges/problems. Experience providing technical and training to partners in micropolitan and rural communities.

We exist to: • Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; • Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; • Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service; With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

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Doctoral degree in Public Health, and/or experience working in community/academic partnerships. Minimum 5 years working experience in community-engaged research Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills. Skilled in writing reports and dissemination of findings to both scientific and lay audiences. Experienced in assisting organizations in monitoring programmatic development and implementation. Experienced in engaging in the development of community prevention infrastructure by collaborating with community stakeholders and MOU development within communities. Experienced and understands compliance with governmental agency funding standards. Experience in providing collaboration on programs and projects, as appropriate, with other program staff, and community partners. Experience in revitalizing strategies to meet a wide variety of challenges including those of capacity building and strategic planning. Skilled in project management, community assessment, and implementing strategies that position communities to effectively participate in the research process. Ability to understand complex research (qualitative/quantitative) and distill findings into clear, strategic insights. Experience in performing data analyses and manuscript development. Experience in completing and maintaining IRB approvals and other regulatory documents. Adept at working with multiple stakeholders and facilitating change to support organizational objectives. Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to communication challenges/problems. Experience providing technical and training to partners in micropolitan and rural communities