Community Engagement Facilitator - Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Community Engagement Facilitator
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Position Title: Community Engagement Facilitator
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Department: Clinical and Translational Research Center

Job Type: Full-Time

The CTSI and its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) and companion Institutional Career Development Award represent a large NIH infrastructure grant to support clinical and translational research at the University at Buffalo (UB) and the Buffalo Translational Consortium (BTC) partner institutions under the leadership of the Director of the CTSI.

• Play an active role in integrating research, training, and engagement initiatives within the CTSI Community Engagement core by working with core leadership, the UB community, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement program deliverables and manage ongoing projects. Consult with researchers and community partners with an emphasis on designing and implementing community‑based recruitment strategies, grant development, and project development.
• Develop innovative community education and outreach initiatives, culturally‑informed approaches to engage community members in research, and creative recruitment and retention strategies. Provide support for the CTSI Community Advisory Board.
• Meet regularly with the Core Director and collaborate with other CTSI cores, institutional partners, and community partners.
• Assist with the implementation of Community Engagement Studios and Science Cafés to disseminate research into community settings and facilitate community conversation around topics.
• Lead the implementation of the Community Engagement Seed Grant Program, providing funding for community‑academic partnerships.
• Coordinate and implement the evaluation of all programmatic activities for the CTSI.
• Coordinate Community Engagement core activities, including CTSI‑specific online training modules, seminars, workshops, outreach training modules, and new courses when appropriate.
• Monitor and assess Community Engagement programs and activities, contributing to annual and periodic progress reports.
• Lead efforts related to the WNY Research Connections, a tool to match potential participants with research studies.
• Assist with dissemination of project findings to relevant communities.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience developing community education and outreach programs.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting multiple programs or projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to multi‑task.
• Willingness to work with large and diverse teams within the CTSI, the medical field, and the community.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience at UB in an academic or research environment.
• Experience in community‑based research.
• Experience with SPSS, Atlas TI, REDCap, or other technology platforms.

Frequently moves boxes and tables weighing up to 50 pounds for community outreach events.

$63,000 - $66,000

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran or disability status.