Research Coordinator ; Temporary

Position: Research Coordinator 3 (Temporary)
* Seven Directions
* at the University of Washington is the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on improving Indigenous health and wellness. We are committed to cultivating and sharing knowledge, connecting communities and resources, and working to achieve shared goals for future generations. Seven Directions partners to support tribal communities to increase the capacity of tribal health systems designed to prevent and respond to the opioid overdose epidemic and other preventable health disparities.

Our work includes culturally tailored technical assistance, culture-centered research, evaluation, training, policy translation, convenings, and dissemination strategies. These services aim to improve Indigenous-serving organizations’ and systems’ data collection and epidemiologic surveillance capacity; increase implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies grounded in respecting tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions; showcase models of tribal promising practices; and utilize Indigenous evaluation approaches. As a trusted convenor and resource among tribal and urban Indian partners, we collaboratively develop and meaningfully disseminate resources among tribal and urban Indian organization partners and other key stakeholders via diverse platforms.
The Temporary Research Coordinator 3 (Payroll

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Pro Staff Temp Position (E S)) is a key member of the Seven Directions team under the general direction of the Indigenous Evaluation Technical Assistance project lead. This position works alongside senior team members in implementing a variety of research and training activities, including contributing to project design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination. Tasks include coordination and facilitation of research and project team materials and meetings, dissemination efforts, and general administration.
* The Research Coordinator will work with Seven Directions PIs and project leads to plan the integration of research related to Indigenous Evaluation, Indigenous Governance, Data Sovereignty and more into our Technical Assistance approaches.
* Support PIs and project leads in developing data-collection tools to evaluate our technical assistance approaches.
* Assist with analyzing data, formulating conclusions, and preparing to present results for dissemination, including through written documents, presentations, or online modules.
* Work with PI and senior staff with auxiliary project management duties as requested and anticipate additional areas for support.
* Serve on 1-2 Seven Directions internal committees.
* Support post-conference dissemination efforts as necessary.
* Manage the coordination of research and technical assistance projects, including developing timelines and ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
* Take a leadership role in aspects of projects related to opioid, substance use, mental health, and Indigenous culture-centered research, evaluation, technical assistance, translation and dissemination efforts.
* May support senior staff and faculty with supporting student interns.
* Any other duties as needed.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or a related field and four years of relevant experience.
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
* Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings.
* Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths.
* Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners.
* Dynamic and engaging presentation and facilitation style.
* Experience coordinating and implementing research studies, including identifying and appropriate research instruments and methodologies.
* Excellent problem-solving, organization, relationship, and project management skills.
* Ability to be innovative,…