Senior Coordinator

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POSITION SUMMARY:


The K-INBRE Sr. Coordinator will develop the education and research content for dissemination through the K-INBRE network communications system to the Haskell Indian Nations University and exert influence of the management and utilization of the system. Basic troubleshooting of equipment will be performed and issues corrected for effective K-INBRE event completion. The K-INBRE Sr. Coordinator will liaise with the video technician as needed for seamless operation of the equipment.

DUTIES:

The Sr. Coordinator will (1) assess educational and scientific needs of the 10 Kansas Institutional Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) campuses that could be met with new network initiatives; (2) independently develop educational and research content for dissemination through the K-INBRE network; and (3) exert influence over the management and utilization of the system.

The Sr. Coordinator will liaise primarily with the Director of the K-INBRE Bioinformatics Core, G. Lushington (KU), and the two satellite core directors, S. Brown (KSU) and P. Smith (KUMC) in all network functions while concurrently consulting with the Directors of the K-INBRE Bioinformatics Core and the K-INBRE Communications Core (P. Smith) and his advisory committee on preparation of additional new initiatives.

The Sr. Coordinator will independently assist in developing user-friendly access to network deliverables such as web content, YouTube resources, distance learning equipment or other media.

The Sr. Coordinator will field all K-INBRE related educational event calls and requests and serve as a single point of contact for all events until event completion.

The Sr. Coordinator will assist the Director in the development and implementation of office procedures and general educational event protocols, including event requests, promotions, communications and data collection.

The Sr. Coordinator will liaise with other departments for the efficient implementation of educational events based on local needs assessments and distance learning room availability.

The Sr. Coordinator will develop and maintain event promotional channels, such as online calendars and email listserves, for the effective dissemination of future K-INBRE educational and research opportunities.

The Sr. Coordinator will monitor federal, state and local funding opportunities for education-related programming grants and awards.

As needed, greet new users of the distance learning equipment and introduce them to the system and its use. Set up equipment prior to K-INBRE programming, and work with the client to ensure the highest quality transmission.

Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and correct any issues needed for effective K-INBRE event completion. Liaise with video technician as needed for seamless operation of the equipment.

Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, education or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Experience should include managing projects and day-to-day operations; creating educational materials and content; some graphic design and/or desktop publishing. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced degree, prior experience in science, healthcare and/or distance-learning fields is highly desirable.  Experience with electronic communication media is desirable