EMBRACE (Equity in Maternal and Birthing Outcomes and Reproductive HeAlth through Community Engagement) at the University of Pittsburgh is an NIH funded Center of Excellence. As part of the NIH IMPROVE Initiative, EMBRACE’s vision is to advance maternal and reproductive health equity and justice through multidisciplinary research, training, practice, and policy efforts focused on Black birthing people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region
Develops and conducts research related training programs and manages day-to-day program operations. Establishes metrics to evaluate program success, conducts surveys and analyses, and ensures needs are fulfilled. Writes articles and prepares reports on the program. Provides direction and technical assistance and ensures quality and accreditation of the program.
Coordinate all main training component programs and activities, including the seminar series (speaker recruitment, workshop planning, and run-of-show management), summer internship, summer book club, reproductive justice trainings, student and early career investigator mentorship program, community-engaged research pilot program funding, and academic conference travel funding.
Coordinate training activities across center components and other maternal health, reproductive health, or health equity-related projects at the University.
Interact with student and workforce trainees at the University’s Maternal and Child Health Training Center of Excellence as part of the University’s Maternal and Child Health Certificate Program.
Stay current on program activities and developments across the University, the Center, and other NIH IMPROVE Centers and Hubs nationwide
Generally sedentary
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Research Training Manager
- Job Family: Research
- Job Sub-Family: Research Program Support
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable