Special Project Coordinator for Data-Driven, Community-Engaged, Global Partnerships at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Job Summary/Basic Function: This position includes three core functions. They include:

Data Analyst (50%). Successful applicants will be able to manage, analyze, and present data collected from local and global community partners. This position will have the overall responsibility for ensuring data organization, management, statistical analysis, interpretation, presentation, and reporting for various audiences, including scientific and layperson audiences. The Data Analyst will also include participating in the data-oriented portions of grant writing, manuscript preparation (methods and results), and strategic planning/business analytics.

Community-Engagement Specialist (35%). Successful applicants will have a track-record of working directly with communities to assess community needs, enhance community voice in decision-making, and maximize effective communications between communities being served and the research team. Specific skills related to performing historical, cultural, and policy reviews; conducting community-based interviews and/or focus groups; platforming community voice via websites, produced audio/video, and/or other media; and cross-cultural partnerships with local and global partners are preferred.

Outreach Specialist (10%). Successful applicants will have experience working with local and global partners. Our projects are currently being conducted with partners in Idaho, other North American sites, South America, Africa, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand. We are currently working to develop partnerships in Asia. Experience working with local and global partners is essential. Experience working in Asia would be especially helpful.

Department Overview:

Communities for Youth


Communities for Youth is an Idaho-based organization dedicated to engaging with our communities to create upstream prevention approaches to promote youth well-being. We empower Idaho communities by connecting parents, schools, and kids with the capacity to recognize and address youth health concerns so that all may thrive. We have a particular focus on mental health in Idaho youth at the moment. To learn more check out our website.


The School of Public and Population Health


Communities for Youth is housed in the Boise State University's School of Public and Population Health (SPPH). The SPPH is a place where respectful, collegial, and authentically connected faculty and staff work together to make a positive difference through our teaching, research, and service. We are committed to advancing the public health mission in Idaho by supporting the health and well-being of all Idahoans wherever they live, work, and play through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. We achieve our mission by creating the pathways and conditions necessary for all individuals to achieve health, happiness, and prosperity in Idaho and beyond. The SPPH is guided by the values of dignity and respect, engagement, opportunity, and innovation. Our school is the largest in the College of Health Sciences and is home to more than 1300 undergraduate and graduate students.
Level Scope:
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.
Essential Functions:
50% of the time the Special Project Coordinator must:

• Prepare and present statistical and narrative reports with an emphasis placed on detail and accuracy.
• Dissects and summarizes information with visually compelling charts and graphs to achieve understanding at all levels of the organization.
• Effectively presents and articulates findings to key stakeholders digitally, in person, and in written forms.
• Publishes standard and complex ad-hoc reports with varying detail for different audiences.
• Responsible for responding to and providing data for internal and external surveys.
• Work in a team environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Develops and documents procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work as a key member of a project team with primary responsibility for oversight of quantitative data organization, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Utilize knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis.
• Conduct sophisticated computer programming and statistical modeling, using statistical software such as R, Matlab, Stata, SAS, or other similar programs.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of assigned protocols. Works on research studies that require a high level of knowledge, coordination, and data abstraction.
• Generate reports, charts, tables, and presentations suitable for various audiences, including scientific audiences and laypersons.
• Make important design and data collection methodology recommendations.
• Detect and assist in solving problems in research survey instruments, data collection, data quality, data transfer, and data analysis.
• Clean incoming data files, integrate data files into a data management system, manage data databases, update summary files, create data presentations, and process additional data requests from project teams and project partners.
• Ensure data quality through the execution of computer programs, development of protocol, and other quality assurance. Ensure data confidentiality. Ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of data.
• Help develop grant proposals, project reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Present data and reports to the project team.
• Design, create, and edit data collection surveys as needed in Qualtrics.
• Provide strategic planning and business analytics designed to optimize the performance of data-related functions in the organization.

35% of the time the Special Project Coordinator must:

• Conduct community assessments including historical, cultural, and policy reviews.
• Facilitate community key stakeholder interviews and focus groups using multimedia technology.
• Develop websites, produced audio/video, and other media designed to platform/enhance community voice and perspective with the goal of centering policy and resource deployment on community priorities.
• Maintain strong partnerships with diverse community stakeholders at both the local and international levels.

10% of the time the Special Project Coordinator must:

• Support existing partners in in Idaho, other North American sites, South America, Africa, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand.
• Lead establishing new partnerships and partnership agreements in Asia.

5% of the time the Special Project Coordinator must:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise patience and understand others' viewpoints.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative without established guidelines and procedures using independent judgment.
• Ability to independently research problem areas, facilitate meetings and decision-making processes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrative experience with presentation and data-gathering software.
• Experience applying analytical methods to business problems, driving improved decision-making and outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel analytics; statistical analysis, survey tools, and research techniques.
• Excellent oral/written English language skills.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline(s) and 3 years of experience or equivalent. For example, disciplines such as global health, international studies, international business and or data and analytics, including coursework in data communications.

Or

• Master's Degree in a related discipline(s) and 2 years of experience or equivalent. For example, disciplines such as global health, international studies, international business and or data and analytics, including coursework in data communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience relevant to the job description provided above.
• Proficient in Qualtrics.
• Proficient in statistical software such as R, Matlab, Stata, SAS, or other similar program.
• Experience with data visualization and data communication for various audiences.
• Experience with non-profit or health-related data.
• Experience developing comprehensive websites.
• Experience producing multimedia content designed to platform community voices and perspectives.
• Experience with partner/client management and support.

Salary and Benefit
s:


Salary range is $63,710.00 to $66,830.40 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

• Resume with employment history (including dates of employment).
• Cover Letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position.
• 3 Professional References.
• Finalists will be required to conduct statistical analysis and develop a data presentation as part of the selection process.
• Finalists will be asked to provide a portfolio or examples of work products developed in previous positions, ex. website(s) developed, multimedia produced, etc.

About Us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/



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