Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of the Brown Health Community Engaged Translational Research Core (BH-CEnTRC) provides leadership and management for life science investigator - community partnerships and community engaged research activities across the division of Biology and Medicine (BioMed). The position develops and executes strategies and systems to support life sciences investigators (LSI) involved in community engaged research in order to establish a systematic approach to positive impact in our broader community.

BH-CEnTRC is a hub to provide support for community engaged research within the division of Biology and Medicine (BioMed) at Brown University. The Associate Director of BH-CEnTRC, under the supervision of the Senior Associate Dean for DEI at BioMed, will have responsibility for the operational administration of this hub, which includes:

Regular communication and engagement with community engaged life sciences investigators

Assessment of the needs of community engaged life sciences investigators

Provision of resources to community engaged life sciences investigators to improve capacity to serve community members

Collection of data related to relationships between life sciences researchers, community members and other faculty within the division of BioMed

Connecting community engaged life sciences investigators with community partners

Collecting data from community partners to characterize the quality of BioMed community engaged research partnerships

Coordinating with the Swearer Center for Public Service and Office of Community Engagement to assure alignment with Brown’s recently launched community engagement agenda

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of two years from date of hire; the position may be renewed, dependent on program needs and funding. To facilitate collaboration, the Swearer Center Research Partnership Specialist will have a dotted line to the Associate Director of BH-CEnTRC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Required: Bachelors’ degree required

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that includes community-engaged research, working collaboratively and effectively with partners within higher education and in the public and non-profit sectors.

Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience required.

And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

Interest and knowledge of community engaged life sciences research, and ability to scope related collaborative research projects with stakeholders in Rhode Island.

Strong skills in management, programmatic structure and process, documentation and assessment.

Collaborative work style, strong team player, inclusiveness and flexibility; ability to build collaborations with diverse communities.

Track record of execution and change orientation: open-mindedness; focus on learning, assessment, constant improvement, and accountability; attention to detail.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to generate enthusiasm among faculty, other university colleagues and practitioners in the field.

Ability to work evening and weekend events/activities, including some holidays.

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-01-28

Job Posting Title:

Associate Director, BH-CEnTRC

Department:

Warren Alpert Medical School

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

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