Community Research Associate / Project Coordinator

Community Research Associate / Project Coordinator

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland has a 50-year history. The UCEDD at OHSU works to improve the health and quality of life of Oregonians with disabilities through education, community service, research, and information sharing.

This grant funded position is for the Community Research Associate / Project Coordinator for the National AAC Peer Support Network Project. This key position is involved in development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of strategies that build UCEDD community engaged research capacity and partnerships. It is a critical role for dissemination, collaboration, and communication with disability organizations locally, regionally, and nationally involved with AAC and peer support. Research sites/studies may span a diverse range of domestic and national regions to support research activities (e.g., virtual workgroup meetings, virtual coalition meetings, in-person meetings for dissemination, leadership meetings, etc.).

This position engages and collaborates with community partners, locally and nationally, to promote the health and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across the lifespan.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in relevant field AND 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s in relevant field AND 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years’ experience in research and community services, or a combination of related experience, preferably coordinating teams on projects emphasizing quality improvement.
• National experience working with people who use or need AAC and successfully communicating with them.
• Experience disseminating information in accessible formats.
• Experience leading meetings with AAC users and disability organizations through virtual platforms.
• Experience setting agendas for coalition meetings with AAC users and disability organizations.
• Experience collating, organizing, and sharing information into accessible shared internet drives for AAC users and disability organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive and ZOOM platform; Excellent organizational and communication skills; Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with 10 years experience in DD field.
• Experience with project management for national consortium of organizations and people who use or need AAC. Experience with community-based disability organizations.

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Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.