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University of Rochester Program Specialist, Center for Community Practice in Rochester, New York
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
400051 Med M&D-Infect Dis STD Clinic
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 107 H
Compensation Range:
$23.06 - $32.29
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Program Specialist (PS) will join the UR Infectious Diseases Division Center for Community Practice (CCP). The PS will act as Program Coordinator for one of CCP’s funded programs, the New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute funded Clinical Education Initiative (CEI) Sexual Health Center of Excellence (COE). The CEI Sexual Health Center provides clinical education, training and technical assistance regarding STI diagnosis, natural history, treatment, and prevention (including HIV prevention), health equity, LGBTQI+ health and related topics in the arena of sexual health care to a clinical and public health audience from New York State (ceitraining.org). The PS will work with the Program Director, CEI Faculty and Medical Director to implement the deliverables of the funded award. The role will involve administrative functions related to grant reporting regarding training delivery and evaluation, assistance with the planning and execution of a large statewide conference and creating social media content for marketing and CEI educational purposes. This role will involve interacting with other CEI and CDC funded clinical training centers, direct interaction with clinical providers, clinical professional organizations, healthcare organizations/hospitals, state/local public health departments and NY based academic medical centers. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 7 days in-office time required each month. Some travel within New York State will be necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as CEI Sexual Health Center of Excellence (SH COE) social media lead. Ensure all grant deliverables are met: includes editing of podcasts, creating content for marketing posts on all social media platforms, generating ideas for visual storytelling to increase CEI SH COE educational content (in addition to marketing content), filming and editing video educational content with CEI Infectious Diseases faculty.
Utilize CEI administrative interactive database to enter and track activities and required metrics into CEI central system and maintain CCP spreadsheet tracking CEI related activities as specified in the grant workplan
Assist PD with all aspects of CEI operation, including but not limited to completing tasks around obtaining continuing medical education approval, preparing slide templates branded for the CEI project, closing out training activities and evaluations, assisting with registration, trouble-shooting live events, serving as host for digital CEI events, responding to training requests, interacting with event space managers
Work with CEI faculty to create infographics, and other clinical decision tools related to a variety of CEI SH COE topics (examples: laboratory testing for STIs, congenital syphilis management)
Assist CEI SH COE Program Director to produce NYS Annual Sexual Health Conference. Includes obtaining speakers, location, marketing, menu, management of breakout sessions, development of materials for conference website. Annual conference is a full day CE accredited event with 250 attendees.
Represent Sexual Health Center of Excellence on funder mandated committee meetings including but not limited to Social Media Committee, CEI wide team meetings, and attend funder-required in-person meetings.
Participate in CCP staff development activities, staff meetings and other team events.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a health, public health, education, social or communications, or related field.
1-2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Prefer program experience in fields including evidence-based public health practice, HIV/STI care and prevention, or evidence-based biomedical and behavioral science interventions or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with social media platforms, coordinating professional training and workshops preferred. Experience in project management and working in collaborations with government agencies, statewide or national organizations. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective professional communication skills, problem solving, interpersonal networking skills, and cultural competency/humility.
Able to manage competing priorities and function independently.
Able to take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness and commitment to follow through and ensure timely completion of high quality work.
Facile with social media and relevant software programs for creative social media content.
Requires some travel within NYS and rare travel out of state.
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