Description
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Description
The Training Coordinator will provide programmatic and
research support to the Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Program (ISAP)
Training Center. The coordinator will prepare and submit applications and
related documents to OPRS for IRB approvals. They will oversee the coordination
of technology transfer and research dissemination activities for several major
projects, including the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center.
Additionally, the coordinator will manage the evaluation component of all
research dissemination, technology transfer, educational, and technical
assistance events. This includes data
collection of participant demographic information, participant satisfaction,
and knowledge gained by participating in research dissemination and technology
transfer activities. They will also manage participant event recruitment,
create event and registration tracking databases, and oversee all aspects of
coordination.
Hourly Salary Range: $29.17 – 56.37
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience collecting and
interpreting empirically validated and research-based substance abuse treatment
information to be useful to substance abuse treatment practitioners in an
educational/training setting. - Ability to track projects
according to multiple dimensions and factors to produce error-free and
comprehensive reports. - Experience conducting library
searches to identify recent research-based publications and other resources. - Ability to communicate clearly and
effectively, verbally, and in writing, with research dissemination and
technology transfer participants, representatives of funding agencies, faculty,
staff, and supervisors. - Skill in speaking clearly and
distinctly, using discretion and sensitivity, as well as appropriate grammar to
obtain and convey information to and from the public and to staff. - Ability to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with staff members. - Ability to operate advanced
computers with speed and demonstrated accuracy. - Demonstrated knowledge of
Microsoft Office and other required software. - Expertise in the use of PowerPoint
including creation and formatting of slides as well as incorporation of audio
and visual media and animation effects. - Organizational skills to maintain
training participant records and coordinate other tasks, as required. - Skill in performing with frequent
interruptions, as a part of a team, and the ability to respond to changing
priorities and deadlines. - Ability to proofread work before
submitting as final. - Ability to work with little
supervision and to problem solve as appropriate and possess the ability to
think logically in high demand situations. - Willingness to work occasional
weekend and evening hours. - Willingness to travel to
conferences and training events throughout the United States, and
internationally. - Skill in approving and processing
online travel vouchers and other reimbursements.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a substance abuse-related research
environment. - Knowledge of continuing education (CE) requirements for
professional attendees at conferences, e.g., Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists
and Social Workers, Counselors, etc. - Skill in using the University’s CashNET system to accept
credit card transactions. Skill in preparing reports, addressing issues
resulting from denied and/or challenged credit card activity.