COAACH Grant Program Leader

Bachelor's degree, and/or six or more years experience working on clinical research or public health projects with a health education focus, demonstrated understanding of health equity, ease in communicating with experts and lay individuals. Be comfortable using teleworking technology, Microsoft Office Suite and other software platforms as needed. Supporting content development and management for COAACH-related messaging including website information and social medial postings would be beneficial to the grant program leader.

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The overall goal for the Grant Program Leader at the COAACH Center is to lead recruitment efforts and support the administrative staff of an NIH funded research study examining cognition in a diverse cohort of older Americans. The Program leader leads recruitment efforts and the management and development of research and community outreach projects. The Program Coordinator will supervise the Grant Program Coordinator and assist the Study PI and COAACH Director in achieving the aims of the grant and implementing effective study participant recruitment programs, working closely with community partners in producing community health and education events to raise awareness about the research study to increase recruitment efforts. The Program Leader will plan and initiate community health education events that will promote the recruitment of research participants into the research study. In addition to the duties above, the Program Grant Leader will independently manage a broad range of business and administrative affairs. The primary responsibilities will include providing supervision of the Grant Program Coordinator and administrative support to the Study PI in the areas of facilitation and management of financial resources, personnel administration, payroll, planning, and organization of the unit needs.

The Program Leader will supervise the day-to-day administrative workflow of the study, coordinate activities with the Program Coordinator, use discretion & judgment in handling confidential matters, facilitate meetings, assist the PI with special projects and events, and supervise and lead student-led recruitment activities.

North Carolina A&T State University is a 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology is research oriented and fosters academic excellence through innovative programs, critical thinking and intellectual inquiry to prepare students for the 21st century global workforce. The College plays a pivotal role in further advancing the mission of the University by emphasizing preeminence in STEM and the promotion of curricular advancement, scientific discovery and technological innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and the Applied Science and PhD program.

The overall mission of COAACH is to improve healthy aging in diverse communities. The center is N.C. A&T's first formal Community Outreach Center and the first center of this type in the State of North Carolina on a Historically Black University's campus. The goal of the center is to improve health through outreach and improve literacy, awareness and engagement among diverse communities. The four major cores of the center are: 1) community outreach and education in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health, 2) intervention and support, 3) education and training, and 4) research in the field of Alzheimer's disease.

North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.

The Program Leader will coordinate, develop, evaluate, and manage the COAACH program and possesses the knowledge to complete a wide variety of detailed-oriented recruitment, administrative, and operational affairs of the COAACH program.

The position applies a substantive knowledge of financial and business practices, assisting the Grant PI in the study's scope, diversity, and complexity;

Serves as the grant liaison between university administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other outside organizations and individuals and is knowledgeable in answering questions, explaining the grant-funded study program, and disseminating information.

Manage all fiscal budgets for the study grant: (Overhead, State, Contracts and Grants, Foundation, Scholarship, and Philanthropy) through the AggieMart and BANNER financial accounting systems.

Review budget requests and other financial transactions for accuracy, and compliance with established regulations and financial impact.

Enter purchase requisitions, reconcile procurement card statement and track COAACH foundation expenditures.

In conjunction with the Study PI & COAACH Director provide expertise on budgetary matters related to finances of the grant study including preparing operating budgets, preparing expense requests, coordinating service contracts, etc.

Gather invoices and receipts for grant funded events and miscellaneous purchases; and prepare check requests for State and University reimbursements. Prepare budget documents and reports required for Budget and Planning.

Works in collaboration with the Grant Study PI & COAACH Director to manage study outreach and recruitment events; Exercise independent judgment and discretion to make changes to schedules that conflict with other grant budgetary restrictions.

Establish and foster working relationships with the Contracts & Grants Office, COAACH Staff, COST Deans Offices, department chairs and administrative associate staff in streamlining and optimizing administrative processes and functions and procedures.

Works closely with Study PI and COAACH Director to coordinate special events for the grant study.

In collaboration with the Grant PI & COAACH Director, oversee and manage all budgets assigned to the study grant.

Assist the Director with study meetings and agendas, taking notes, emailing announcements, and coordinating meeting locations and times.

Collaborates with the COAACH Director and Dean's office in the preparation of needed materials and reports for meetings and establishes priorities and deadlines for management.

Collaborate with University Administrators, Deans, Department Chairs, Administrative Support Associates, faculty, staff, students, and the general public daily, compiling documents for meetings and reports, and preparing agendas and meeting materials.

Assist the Director and administrative leadership in the development of long-range planning and strategic initiatives for the grant study.

Directly supervise the Program Coordinator, providing regular support, feedback, and professional development opportunities assigns and monitors Coordinator responsibilities related to outreach, administrative tasks, event logistics, and grantee support.

Exercise the delegated authority of the position with diplomacy, integrity, and tact while handling sensitive and confidential information for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and advisory board members in disseminating information.

Independently compose, edit, proof, and review incoming correspondence and determine priorities of action and respond to the status of the issue.

Independently research and develop written documents or reports on matters that can be understood by both internal and external audiences and others.

Serves as the Grant Study liaison to university administrators, faculty, staff and the general public to expedite flow of information; and interpret policies, procedure, rules and regulation on a daily basis.

Clearly conveys information (verbal and written) with and to individuals or groups to ensure information is shared and that messages are clearly understood.

Independently analyze and negotiate resolutions for potential problems and concerns that could impact the study grant and the mission and specific aims of the study grant.

Listen and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, faculty, staff and external community and choose an effective course of action or develop appropriate solutions.

Develop and monitor internal policies and procedures to meet the business needs.

Exercises good judgment and discretion in handling and resolving confidential, difficult and sensitive situations.

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Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: