Project Coordinator

PrEP For Wings Project Coordinator

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 35

Building: Allan Rosenfield Building

Salary Range: $66,300 - $70,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary: PrEP for WINGS is a study funded by the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, to implement and evaluate a mobile health intervention to increase HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation, reduce hazardous alcohol use, and reduce intimate partner violence among women in community supervision programs including probation, parole and alternative-to-incarceration programs in New York City. This intervention is the first PrEP mobile health tool that synergistically addresses intimate partner violence, and alcohol-related barriers to PrEP initiation with novel peer navigation and service linkage. The study will be evaluated through a hybrid type 1 effectiveness and implementation randomized controlled trial and will involve strong collaboration with community organizations across New York City dedicated to improving the health of women impacted by the criminal legal system.

The PrEP for WINGS intervention involves three computer-based self-paced intervention sessions using Qualtrics. In addition, intervention participants will work with a Community Health Advocate who provides peer navigation and linkage to social services, with a particular focus on sexual health services, intimate partner violence services, and substance use services. Each Community Health Advocate is a person with living experience of the issues faced by participants and will be hired from a local non-profit organization.

The Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for recruiting participants, administering computerized assessments via Qualtrics, retaining participants over the course of the intervention, assisting with intervention implementation, and will work closely with community partners to support recruitment for the PrEP for WINGS study, as well as study implementation.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Data Collection 60%

• Prepare and manage organization of materials and supplies for recruitment, assessment, and intervention sessions (ex. flyers, tablets, biotests, gift cards).
• Recruit study participants and screen for study eligibility.
• Administer informed consent forms for screening and assessments.
• Administer electronic surveys on computers and tablets at study sites using systems like Qualtrics.
• Administer and process point-of-care biological assessments for HIV, alcohol and tenofovir.
• Administer HIV pre/post counseling.
• Schedule appointments for survey appointments and intervention sessions with participants.

Coordination with Community Partners, and Community Advisory Board (CAB) 20%

• Coordinate with community partner organizations around study updates.
• Build new and foster existing relationships with potential/existing community partners to support services referrals for PFW study participants.
• Give presentations to community partner organizations on behalf of the PFW study.
• Introduce and promote the project within community probation sites in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
• Coordinate Community Advisory Board (CAB) meetings for the study by creating presentations for community partners and scientific communities, communicating with CAB members, and organizing CAB events.

Administrative and other support 15%

• Provide administrative support to the intervention team.
• Complete study-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator and assist in study implementation by adhering to the study protocol.
• Manage the dispersal of financial compensation to participants.
• Attend training and supervision sessions.

Perform related duties as assigned 5%

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of experience in research and/or community-based work, serving people impacted by substance use, intimate partner violence, HIV and/or the criminal legal system.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission and treatment.
• Knowledge surrounding health concerns experienced by people impacted by the criminal legal system.
• Basic knowledge of data management software and/or other electronic survey systems.
• Expertise in providing linkage to care to social services for populations with complex health needs.
• Experience supporting survivors of intimate partner violence.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, and understanding of intersecting systems of oppression's impact on health inequities.

Other Requirement: Experience with data collection and conducting surveys. Experience conducting behavioral or intervention research with low-income populations in the criminal legal system or women with substance use disorders. Demonstrated attention to detail. Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with stakeholders from various sectors. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas to a diverse audience. Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently. Ability to work effectively in a results-driven environment. Problem-solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and participate as an independent contributor with little supervision or as an active team member depending on the situation and needs. Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Box, Zoom, and other electronic programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Minimum Salary: 34320.00 Maximum Salary: 34320.00 Salary Unit: Yearly