Community-Engaged Research and Training Specialist

1 month ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Community-Engaged Research and Training Specialist

Position Title: Community-Engaged Research and Training Specialist

Job Description:

The Division of Community Engagement, an integral unit within the Provost's Office, is currently seeking a Community-Engaged Research and Training Specialist. This position will play a pivotal role in advancing community-engaged research at Virginia Commonwealth University. The primary focus is on integrating the research needs of both VCU and our community partners, while simultaneously enhancing the capacity of VCU researchers and students to address societal challenges through community-engaged research practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement policies and practices that nurture and sustain high-impact community-engaged research.
  • Contribute to our university's regional and national reputation as a leader in community-engaged research.
  • Develop and implement sustainable training modules for students, faculty, and staff to obtain credentialing in community-engaged research and academic-community partnership best practices.
  • Develop and implement sustainable training modules for community partners to build stakeholder capacity to address identified community needs to advance social and economic development.
  • Assist faculty and students in identifying funding opportunities and provide support in writing successful grant proposals for community-engaged research projects.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and students involved in community-engaged research, helping them navigate research processes and community engagement.
  • Offer expertise and support in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-engaged research projects.
  • Promote VCU community-engaged research scholarship with other universities and institutions to promote research collaborations and disseminate exemplary community-engaged research efforts.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as social sciences, public health, education, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in curriculum development and training at the university level, with an emphasis on community-engaged research methods, practices, and scholarship.
  • Demonstrated expertise in community-engaged research, including a track record of successful grant funding (NIH, NSF) and securing external funding, including foundation grants, for community-engaged research projects.
  • Experience integrating academic research with community partner needs and promoting bidirectional application and benefit of research.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and support faculty, students, and community stakeholders to promote community-engaged research.
  • Strong leadership skills to work collaboratively and guide and mentor faculty and students in community-engaged research.

Posting Details:

  • Job Family: Community Engagement and Outreach
  • University Job Title: Senior Education Specialist CE
  • Department: Office of the Provost
  • Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
  • Restricted Status: No
  • FTE: 1
  • Exemption Status: Exempt


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