Research and Extension Program Support Coordinator Health Equity

Kentucky State University - Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Frankfort, KY

Educational Services

About the position

The Research & Extension Program Support Coordinator (Health Equity) plays a vital role in supporting the Senior Research Associate and State Health Equity Specialist at the College of Agriculture, Community, and Sciences. This position focuses on assisting with various research and extension activities aimed at promoting health equity. The coordinator will engage in research activities, manage travel arrangements, maintain records, and support outreach efforts, all while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Research Associate & State Health Equity Specialist with Research and Extension activities.
• Provide research support including proposal editing, researching funding opportunities, conducting literature reviews, and performing statistical and policy analysis.
• Keep a calendar for related events and make travel arrangements, assisting with travel documents and vehicle assignments.
• Research pricing for supplies and equipment, create and process requisitions, and maintain budgets and accounts.
• Perform data entry and maintain files, databases, and record retention.
• Create and distribute correspondence, reports, and other documents, and proofread and edit materials.
• Assist with creating and maintaining publications for community and partners.
• Instruct and supervise student employees as needed.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with two or more related years of experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of Health Equity disparities.
• Experience and knowledge of submitting research proposals for federal, state, and related agencies.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-state, with some overnight travel required.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of ordering supplies, equipment, and/or services and inventory control.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.