Project Coordinator, Cannabis Research Center - Military Veterans

The School of Public Health's Cannabis Research Center is seeking applications for a full-time Project Coordinator (Research Professional 3).

The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant's record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds, and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to success in an academic environment. SPH seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000, dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a âœWork. With Flexibility.â and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a hybrid work option with a preferred 3 days onsite during core business hours. The successful candidate will be provided University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools, however, they are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection for duties undertaken remotely. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview.

Position Overview

In 2023, the State of Minnesota granted an appropriation for a Cannabis Research Center (CRC) at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health (SPH). This new research center presents a significant opportunity to advance understanding of the role cannabis legalization will play in the health, safety and well-being of Minnesotans.

The Project Coordinator will manage multiple research projects of the Cannabis Research Center simultaneously (see CRC Current Projects). They will manage project activities to ensure projects are following their timelines, staying within budget and following all research protocols. They will provide administrative and logistical support including scheduling, tracking, and documentation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Project Management and Coordination (85%)

• Working both independently and as part of a team to complete a wide range of project management and coordination tasks, including recruiting participants, developing data collection instruments and protocols, project logistics, planning and coordinating incentives, and overseeing data collection
• Managing several research projects at the same time
• Overseeing and participating in data collecting in a variety of locations (e.g., administer surveys at state/county fairs, collect observational data at retail locations)
• Hiring, training, and supervising field data collection staff
• Preparing, monitoring, and updating project plans to ensure adherence to project goals and research protocols
• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating project meetings
• Creating, following, and monitoring work plans and timelines for CRC projects and tracking project-related expenditures
• Identifying, assessing, and resolving issues on projects, and escalating complex issues appropriately to CRC Leadership
• Identifying creative and timely solutions, evaluating current procedures, and recommending changes to improve the efficiency of project tasks
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports
• Adhering to University and School of Public Health policies and procedures

Communication and Dissemination (15%)

• Acting as the point of contact and communicating project status to the CRC team. Communicating timeline changes and new information to project teams
• Participating in writing scientific manuscripts, briefs, and other dissemination tools to communicate study methods and results to diverse audiences (e.g, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, advocates, community members)

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 years
• Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating research or other public health projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow instructions
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Willingness to collect data in a variety of locations (e.g., administer surveys at state/county fairs, collect observational data at retail locations)
• Demonstrated commitment to antiracism and social equity (see the University of Minnesota School of Public Health's Strategic Plan for Antiracism)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating more than one project at a time
• Experience using project management tools to facilitate project management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse communities
• Interest in policy and or/substance use research
• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Demonstrated ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in computer software (e.g., Google Drive).