Project Coordinator position announcement

[Cathy Taylor <ct2125@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Please forward to interested candidates the following position 
announcement, open immediately:

Project Coordinator:  Funding is available for a project coordinator to 
manage a program evaluation project in child abuse prevention.  Under the 
guidance and supervision of the PI, the coordinator will manage the daily 
activities for a funded 3-year evaluation of a child abuse 
prevention/intervention program.  In addition, the coordinator will assist 
in planning adjunctive activities in support of the development of a core 
program in child abuse prevention research, including work on grant 
applications, the development of a research/practice roundtable, initiating 
a research briefs newsletter, and engaging community-based study sites and 
collaborating agencies in joint intervention research activities.  This is 
an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to become involved near 
the ground floor of a newly expanding program of child abuse prevention 
research.

Required job qualifications include an advanced degree (minimum, masters 
level) in a relevant socio-behavioral/health related discipline (e.g., 
social work, public health, etc.), plus two years prior experience. The 
position could be structured as a postdoctoral fellowship. Outstanding 
written and oral communication skills and demonstrated capacity in program 
evaluation and project management are essential.  Excellent organizational 
and interpersonal skills and careful attention to detail required. 
Experience in grant-writing assistance and budget management is a plus. 
Interest, flexibility, and capacity to work closely as a team player and to 
handle a steep learning curve as the project expands into a long-term 
program of research. Preference will be given to candidates who possess 
experience and interest in early childhood and intervention research with 
vulnerable families and children, as well as to applicants who plan to 
remain in the position several years.  Occasional travel to and from study 
sites is required.

This position opening is located at the Columbia University School of 
Social Work, one of the premier graduate training and research institutions 
in social work in the United States, playing a pivotal role locally and 
nationally in practice and policy developments related to vulnerable 
children and families.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and training, plus 
excellent benefits. Interested candidates should email CV/resume with cover 
letter to Cathy Taylor at ct2125@columbia.edu.

Catherine A. Taylor, Ph.D.
Columbia University School of Social Work
622 West 113th Street
New York, NY  10025

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