The Project Staff Associate (Education Workforce Specialist) is a full-time position funded by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) to the University at Buffalo to synergize, enhance and develop a diverse and inclusive clinical and translational workforce. Under the leadership of the Core director and in close collaboration with external advisory team, the Education Workforce Specialist will coordinate and develop all educational activities for staff, students, postdoctoral fellows, junior and senior faculty.
Responsibilities Include:
- In close collaboration with the Core director and advisory team, coordinating and developing all the educational programs for the CTSA hub that supports individualized and group instruction.
- Work closely with the designated faculty leaders to coordinate the CTSI core competency workshop series (currently there are 10 series) offered throughout the academic year.
- Assist with organizing the CTSI Distinguished Seminar Series featuring world-renowned experts in clinical and translational research.
- In close collaboration with the Core director and advisory team, oversee the micro-credentialing opportunities offered by the Workforce Development Core.
- Assist with preparation of progress reports and grant submissions as needed, anticipate and initiate action towards future progress goals.
- Other activities as outlined by the Core director, Principal Investigator and/or the Chief Operating Officer.
About The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) and CTSA linked KL2 Mentored Career Development Award represent a large NIH Infrastructure grant to support clinical and translational research at the University at Buffalo (UB) and the Buffalo Translational Consortium (BTC) partner institutions under the leadership of the Director of the CTSI.
The Education Workforce Specialist work is directed by the CTSA Workforce Development Core Director and collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other senior leaders in the CTSI.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
