Job Information
University of Washington PROGRAM MANAGER -IWRI Wakaya Project in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 236038
Department: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Job Location Detail: DURANT, OKLAHOMA
Posting Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 07/03/2024
Salary: $5696 - $10889 per month
Limited Recruitment:
Other
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.
The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.
The Indigenous Wellness Research Institute —a National Institutes of Health–designated Center of Excellence—collaborates with indigenous people in three areas: research, tribal capacity building and knowledge sharing. The Institute brings together community, tribal, academic and government resources, increasing its capacity to develop innovative, culture-centered and interdisciplinary social and behavioral research and education.
IWRI has an outstanding opportunity for a 100% Program Manager on their Wakaya project. This NIH R01, Wakaya: Rising Up for Choctaw Youth Health, a collaboration between UW investigators and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is an outdoor, land-based healing project that is grounded in Choctaw culture. This is a multilevel, youth leadership development randomized control trial that seeks to increase physical activity, lower sedentary behaviors by connecting youth to nature, culture, and healthy coping skills. This project draws from the academic fields of positive psychology, social work, land health leadership, and exercise sciences. It is further entrenched in Indigenous concepts of land-based healing, cultural continuity, identity, and ecological kinship.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities for this Program Manager include:
Leading and supervising the onsite research study implementation. This will include but is not limited to: 50%
Lead and develop daily and weekly objectives among staff to reach our aims within our established time frames.
Lead implementation of research protocol and monitor participant adherence to protocol; take action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements; ensure accuracy of research data.
Contribute to development of curriculum and protocols.
Oversee health intervention and behavioral health protocol.
Lead and coordinate recruitment of subjects.
Coordinate follow-up surveys and data collection.
Report to the Principal Investigator as appropriate for coordination and management of participant problems and concerns.
Report regularly regarding project progress to the Wakaya Research Director, Choctaw Nation, and UW scientists. Support and promote Oklahoma- based intervention activities and environment. 30%
Promote an organizational culture that is ethical, transparent, and accountable to all stakeholders.
Conduct and provide oversight of various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects including behavioral health interventions.
Review work and tasks given to the program staff including fidelity to the intervention.
Serve as liaison between the University, local, state, and tribal agencies, and other participating agencies as needed.
Oversee Oklahoma program staff/volunteer training and assessment.
Manage program resources and supplies. Coordinate key stakeholders. 10%
Community outreach and partnership development and maintenance, virtually and in person
Coordinate meetings among community, faculty, research teams, Choctaw stakeholders and support staff. Assist in the design of studies and develop research proposals. 10%
Identify key stakeholders and community partners best suited to meet study objectives.
Review proposals and regularly implement the research methods and timeline.
Assist with identifying, writing, and revising grant proposals. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Health/Wellness/Education or related field and
At least 4 years of related experience, to include two years experience working with Indigenous communities, families, and or youth in a related role. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, and embrace Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge/wisdom.
Must be comfortable with virtual meetings and travel for in person meetings within Choctaw Nation.
Background of management and works well with limited supervision within strict time frames.
Valid Driver’s License DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling with a focus on Indigenous youth preferred.
Supervisory experience.
Five years experience in project coordination and working with tribal communities.
Experience in disease prevention, education, land-based healing, food sovereignty, environmental health, behavioral health, and wellness with Indigenous communities is also a plus. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.