Community Outreach Coordinator

All Applicants must submit both cover letter and resume to be considered for this position with the cover letter serving as the first page of resume as a single document uploaded as an application within the UM jobs portal. The cover letter should address your interest in this position specifically and outline your skills and related research experience for this position.

The Research Center for Group Dynamics (RCGD) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) seeks a highly-qualified candidate to serve as Community Outreach Coordinator in its Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (MCCFAD) Program. The MCCFAD program builds on existing programs addressing health disparities within the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University and has a targeted emphasis on social and behavioral factors associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This position is a part-time role, working at a 75% effort level, equivalent to approximately 30 hours per week.

Collaborating with researchers to plan and execute 6-8 monthly health-education meetings, Health Steering Committee meetings, monthly Community Partner Board meetings, an annual health reception, and a semi-annual newsletter for the Middle Eastern and Arab American community, while maintaining a database of stakeholders and overseeing all aspects of event planning.

The position will include an emphasis on networking and engagement with Middle Eastern and Arab American communities to promote MCCFAD and its goal to bring awareness about ADRD and promote research participation among community members. The Community Outreach Coordinator will promote, establish and maintain key contacts and relationships and be in charge of maintaining a Research Volunteer Directory, including using software (e.g. Ripple) to coordinate, track, and analyze MCCFAD event data and outreach engagement.

Alongside outreach activities, the coordinator will prepare and deliver presentations about MCCFAD and ADRD at outreach events, and participate in weekly team meetings.

Bachelor's degree in related scientific (health sciences, sociology, psychology, gerontology) or program administrative field plus 3 to 5 years of experience organizing and coordinating key community engagement and outreach activities, with preference for those having experience engaging with Middle Eastern and Arab American communities. Demonstrated success working on multiple concurrent initiatives and capacity to engage and deliver programmatic coordinative support often with competing deadlines. Proven ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously and work both independently and as a member of a team.

Masters degree in a related scientific field with 5+ years of experience in programmatic deployment planning, coordination, and support. Ability to speak, read and write Arabic and interest in aging issues.

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. This position is a part-time role, working at a 75% effort level, equivalent to approximately 30 hours per week.