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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER (ADRC) VETERAN RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 13, 2020
Job no: 228932-AS
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Event Planning, Program Coordination, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The mission of the University of Wisconsin (UW) Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) is to find ways to identify Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementias early so we can prevent and treat the disease before symptoms occur. Military Veterans have unique risk factors that increase their risk of developing dementia. In this new position, the coordinator will serve as a research advocate with the ADRC to empower and encourage Veterans to engage in dementia research. The coordinator will work closely with the UW ADRC, VA Research Office, VA clinical dementia program leads, the VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and will participate monthly in national virtual meetings with National Institute on Aging (NIA) and VA leadership and ADRC Veteran recruitment coordinators from other institutions across the US. In addition, the study coordinator will work closely with ADRC researchers to ensure that research study visits and processes are sensitive to Veteran experiences and needs.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

No degree required - see years of experience section

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required qualifications:
- Experience working with the Veteran community
- Experience in outreach, coaching and/or support group leadership

Preferred qualifications:
- Experience leading health related programs
- Experience with the Veterans Affairs (VA) medical system
- Experience working with older adults and persons from underrepresented communities

Additional Information:

Strong connections within the Veteran community and Madison VA hospital are beneficial but not required. The successful candidate will have good leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively with diverse research and clinical teams. They must also be adept at navigating cultural issues regarding veterans' participation in medical research.

This is a fixed-term terminal appointment that is expected to last for one year from date of hire. Extension for up to one additional year and/or conversion to a renewable appointment is possible.

Travel is required for this position. Must provide own transportation or a valid driver's license for Car Fleet usage.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.

Department(s):

A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To get started, click ''. You will be asked to sign in or create a profile, and upload a resume and cover letter. This application will also require submission of three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor.

Contact:

Karen Lazar
klazar@medicine.wisc.edu
608-256-1901
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR OUTREACH SPEC(S92BN) or OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN) or ASSOC OUTREACH SPEC(S92FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

228932-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Nov 13 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Nov 30 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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