Training Coordinator - ISAP

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  JOB DUTIES
  

The Training Coordinator will provide programmatic and research support to the Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Program (ISAP) Training Center. The coordinator will prepare and submit applications and related documents to OPRS for IRB approvals. They will oversee the coordination of technology transfer and research dissemination activities for several major projects, including the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Additionally, the coordinator will manage the evaluation component of all research dissemination, technology transfer, educational, and technical assistance events.  This includes data collection of participant demographic information, participant satisfaction, and knowledge gained by participating in research dissemination and technology transfer activities. They will also manage participant event recruitment, create event and registration tracking databases, and oversee all aspects of coordination.

Hourly Salary Range: $29.17 – 56.37

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Required:

• Experience collecting and interpreting empirically validated and research-based substance abuse treatment information to be useful to substance abuse treatment practitioners in an educational/training setting.
• Ability to track projects according to multiple dimensions and factors to produce error-free and comprehensive reports.
• Experience conducting library searches to identify recent research-based publications and other resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with research dissemination and technology transfer participants, representatives of funding agencies, faculty, staff, and supervisors.
• Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly, using discretion and sensitivity, as well as appropriate grammar to obtain and convey information to and from the public and to staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members.
• Ability to operate advanced computers with speed and demonstrated accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office and other required software.
• Expertise in the use of PowerPoint including creation and formatting of slides as well as incorporation of audio and visual media and animation effects.
• Organizational skills to maintain training participant records and coordinate other tasks, as required.
• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions, as a part of a team, and the ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to proofread work before submitting as final.
• Ability to work with little supervision and to problem solve as appropriate and possess the ability to think logically in high demand situations.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend and evening hours.
• Willingness to travel to conferences and training events throughout the United States, and internationally.
• Skill in approving and processing online travel vouchers and other reimbursements.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a substance abuse-related research environment.
• Knowledge of continuing education (CE) requirements for professional attendees at conferences, e.g., Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Social Workers, Counselors, etc.
• Skill in using the University’s CashNET system to accept credit card transactions. Skill in preparing reports, addressing issues resulting from denied and/or challenged credit card activity.