Part-Time Program Coordinator, KIHA
University of Denver

The Paul Freeman Financial Security Program studies and creates solutions for issues confronting a rapidly aging population and is housed within the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA). KIHA is a cross-campus interdisciplinary institute that has the following Vision: Quality in Life, Wellness and Community. The Institute coordinates team science at DU and collaborates with other companies, institutions, and government to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will work with the Program Manager to support current research projects and initiatives, stakeholder, and community outreach. They will support the administrative tasks involved in leading research projects.

This is a one-year part time, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year contingent on funding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions.
• Community organizing skills for outreach, community engagement, and research recruitment.
• Initiative, follow-through, and reliability.
• Flexibility for working hours.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Mentorship of students working in the program.
• Must be an adaptable, multi-tasking, problem-solver while showing flexibility and being an independent worker.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in social work, gerontology, or other related aging field.
• Experience working with older adults and aging populations.
• Experience in basic administrative tasks.
• Interest in learning about the challenges of diverse populations, and social determinants of health.
• Interest in learning research methods in well-being and aging.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in social work, gerontology, or other related aging field.
• Ability to prepare and present community education on behalf of the program.
• Career interest in financial security, health, well-being, aging, and research.
• Previous experience working with research participant recruitment.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Noise level is moderate to high.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work 80% of hours in the office.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.

Work Schedule

Part-Time, 15-19 hours per week.

The duration of this position is 1 year, contingent on funding.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by4:00 p.m. (MST) August 1, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $25.00-$29.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

TheUniversity of Denveroffers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about theUniversity of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: July 25, 2024
Applications close: August 01, 2024

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