Senior Center Specialist

• Identify opportunities for engaging in relevant research processes at local, national, global levels. This may include organizations, programs, and agreements focusing on climate change, community health, communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, food and nutrition, and other areas, considering the many avenues through which climate change affects human health and threatens displacement.
• Develop, implement, and manage strategies for RGC engagement in identified relevant research processes, in partnership with the RGC Director and affiliated faculty.
• Develop and write grant applications, budget/resource projections, and IRB protocols for prospective projects.
• Develop a work plan to establish and supervise projects and programs, conduct in coordination with partners among domestic and global philanthropic organizations carrying out adaptation and prevention-relevant research and/or conducting translational activities; oversee project completion.
• Independently develop and execute a budget plan, conduct financial monitoring and management of grant activities, and report grant progress.
• Compile and analyze statistical, financial and other data for incorporation into reports for federal, foundation, and/or other governing agencies.
• As an expert in category, to research, co-write, and publish white papers, articles, case studies, websites, and/or other communications tools to report and translate RGC research findings for relevant audiences.
• Develop an annual progress report that will go to the University leadership, GWU external stakeholders and donors.
• Partner with industry thought leaders and utilize expert networks to organize special events and capacity building initiatives (i.e. speaker series, symposia, workshops) that align with the center's research objectives.
• Work closely with the RGC Director and other staff to increase the visibility, prominence, and effectiveness of the RGC.

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline plus 7 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

• Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Experience working in grant writing, project management, and project evaluation.
• Experience/Aptitude in project financial management.
• Preferable experience working in a higher education environment.
• Strong writing, editing, strong attention to detail and communication.
• Flexible, adaptable, team player.
• Experience working with trainees, colleagues, supervisors, and diverse communities.
• Creative problem solving and the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of offices within GWSPH.
• An understanding of the health implications of climate change is critical to carry out the responsibilities for RGC program management.
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to research for opportunities, maintain a high degree of organization, and keep an attention to detail.

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