Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator for the Community-Based Gun Violence Reduction Project at the University of New Haven

This is a grant funded two-year position due to begin in November 2023

Salary: $65,000

This full-time Project Coordinator position will require the following:

• Collaborate and work with project team, staff, and students to fully implement and schedule de-escalation trainings with New Haven police departments
• Collaborate and work with project team, staff, and students to fully implement and schedule focus groups and trainings with healthcare personnel at New Haven-based federally-qualified healthcare centers, hospital emergency departments, and ambulance services (Paramedics/EMTs).
• Coordinate outreach to the health facilities and New Haven Police Department with the Principal Investigators
• Coordinate individual trauma training materials with instructors and focus group materials with Principal Investigators
• Support health promotion specialist to develop health education materials for healthcare providers related to gun violence prevention strategies
• Itemize and track expenses associated with overall program cost, travel, and training session expenditures.
• Coordinate information on trainers in partnered agencies, including resumes, contact information, training sessions held
• Arrange meetings, workshops and colloquia with other administrators, faculty, advisory boards, and students including site reservations, orders of food or refreshments as necessary
• Schedule and serve as recording personnel for meetings with internal and external individuals/groups
• Detailed record keeping on each training and focus group session conducted
• Making or assisting with travel accommodations for instructors
• Work directly for the Principal Investigators and perform tasks and responsibilities as needed
• All related duties as assigned

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills for planning and scheduling
• Self-awareness of personal and professional attributes and values that align with program goals and deliverables
• Conscientious regarding professional demeanor, interaction, and timely attendance
• Media literacy skills in use of electronic technology (PC, laptop, e-notebooks, wireless phones, cameras, video cameras, microphones, LCD projectors, etc.) and corresponding software in MS programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; social media platforms and website navigation
• Critical thinking with problem-solving practice and patience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive information
• Autonomy and independence in working with limited direction to completion of tasks
• Must be professional and courteous in all interactions and communications, capable of handling confidential matters; demonstrate consistently strong interpersonal skills; and can work collaboratively with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• This position requires an individual who is detail oriented and able to work efficiently in a busy environment while successfully handling multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred
• Must have at least three years of professional or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of the structure and organization of law enforcement agencies, healthcare facilities, or public health preferred.
• Familiarity and experience working within grant-funded program/project preferred
• Understanding of grant-based program/project deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements
• Able to provide own transportation
• Willing to work a full-time, hybrid and flexible schedule as a temporary hire for grant period

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable