Community Research Associate

2 days ago

Portland, OR, United States Oregon Health & Science University Full time
Department Overview

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has a 50-year history at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The UCEDD at OHSU works to improve the health and quality of life of Oregonians with disabilities through education, community service, research and information sharing.

Function/Duties of Position

This grant-funded position is for a Community Research Associate / Project Coordinator for the National AAC Peer Support Network Project. This project aims to establish a sustainable national peer support network to increase access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for individuals with speech-related disabilities.

This key role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the AAC Peer Support Leadership Coalition and project workgroups. These groups are tasked with creating a hub for AAC peer support and carrying out other project activities central to building a sustainable national network.

The position plays a critical role in dissemination, collaboration, and communication with individuals who use AAC and disability organizations at local, regional, and national levels involved with AAC and peer support. Project activities span a wide range of regions and modalities, including maintaining project files, distributing incentives to participants, establishing agendas, scheduling virtual workgroup and coalition meetings, presenting at in-person dissemination events, and analyzing and preparing de-identified qualitive data.

***This is not a clinical position.***

Project Management/ Logistical Support
  • Support project management by coordinating workgroup activities and deliverables, monitoring progress against the scope of work (SOW), and contributing to the development and maintenance of project timelines.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support, including managing communications, distributing project materials, tracking tasks, and follow-up actions.
  • Maintain detailed Google Drive and TEAM internal project files
  • Distribute participant incentives weekly and track participation of community members
  • Communicate with partners, disability organizations, members of coalition workgroup members, and funders on regular basis, including engagement with participants from previous project phases to support continuity and community involvement.
  • Support project leadership by coordinating task assignments and workflow among team members
  • Review and edit project materials for accuracy, clarity, and accessibility prior to dissemination
  • Establish and lead virtual meetings for workgroups, leadership, coalition and partners in accessible formats
  • Establish agendas for workgroups, leadership, coalition, and partners in accessible formats
  • Maintain detailed notes and disseminate them to partners
  • Work with the data and dissemination manager to support development of the AAC peer support hub, including site building, testing, and content review.
Evaluation / Data
  • Review and refine evaluation tools developed to assess project processes, such as surveys and feedback instruments, and provide actionable insights to the leadership coalition to inform ongoing program improvement.
  • Analyze and prepare de-identified data from surveys, listening sessions, and interviews.
  • Assist with tracking and evaluation of outcomes for assigned projects
  • Support project management by coordinating workgroup activities and deliverables, monitoring progress against the scope of work (SOW), and contributing to the development and maintenance of project timelines.
UCEDD activities

Participate in UCEDD meetings and projects, providing expertise to support outcome assessment, dissemination, and coordination of activities, particularly related to AAC, as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's in relevant field AND 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's in relevant field AND 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 2 years' experience in research and community services, or a combination of related experience, preferably coordinating teams on projects emphasizing quality improvement.
  • National experience working with people who use or need AAC and successfully communicate with them.
  • Experience disseminating information in accessible formats.
  • Experience leading meetings with AAC users and disability organizations through virtual platforms.
  • Experience setting agendas for coalition meetings with AAC users and disability organizations.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Google Drive and ZOOM platform.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in social work with 10 years experience in DD field.
  • Experience with project management for national consortium of organizations and people who use or need AAC.
  • Experience with community-based disability organizations.


Additional Details

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*This is not a clinical position.*

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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