The Task Force for Global Health, based in Atlanta and founded nearly 40 years ago to advance health equity, works with partners in more than 150 countries to eliminate diseases, ensure access to vaccines and essential medicines, and strengthen health systems to protect populations. Expertise includes neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases; vaccine safety, distribution and access; and health systems strengthening. For more information, visit www.taskforce.org.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The International Trachoma Initiative (ITI) provides comprehensive support to national ministries of health and governmental and nongovernmental organizations to implement a comprehensive approach to fight trachoma. This includes the management of the allocation and distribution of the antibiotic, Zithromax®, to treat active trachoma infections; and collaboration with our partners to implement all other aspects of the World Health Organization- recommended SAFE Strategy. ITI also mobilizes resources for trachoma control programs and provides technical assistance to countries and partner organizations, including logistical assistance. The program supports trachoma control research, program monitoring, and evaluation.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Primary duties are organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input into the development of strategic plans.
- Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
- Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
- Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
- Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
- Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
- Prepares operational and statistical reports.
- Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
- May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- This is not an administrative support position.
- Provide administrative support for Director
- Maintains calendar, prepares daily schedule, and prioritizes meeting requests
- Completes monthly credit card reconciliation and business expense reports
- Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations
- Ensures the Director is appropriately prepared for daily activities
- Assists in the planning and preparation of the Director’s work travel
- Assists with overseeing ITI office operations and ensures office activities comply with policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains records and spreadsheets for ITI.
- Professional development expenses
- ITI emergency contacts list
- ITI subscriptions and logins
- Contractor projects hours
- Reviews account coding for expenses on ITI staff monthly credit card reports before supervisor approval.
- Keeps manager informed of account status, authorizes expenditures, and identifies cost-effective alternatives.
- Sets up and organize electronic and paper filing systems for the ITI program.
- Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies and forms for the ITI program.
- Supports the ITI program at various international and domestic meetings to coordinate and implement meeting logistics.
- Prepare meeting supplies and materials.
- Coordinate and manage catering duties.
- May coordinate domestic or foreign travel arrangements (including air tickets, visas, hotels, etc.).
- May take meeting minutes.
- Provide communications support to the ITI program
- Consults with management and staff to update the program website.
- Maintaining an up-to-date contacts database.
- Sends out program communication materials and information using the contacts database.
- May utilize various aspects of social media to accomplish work objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
TRAVEL:
- 10-15% domestic and international travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior experience providing executive or senior administrative support within a medium or large sized organization.
- Three or more years of experience in an Executive Administrative Assistant or Sr. Secretary role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Gmail.
- Professional written and verbal proficiency in a second language used in ITI-supported countries (e.g., French, Portuguese, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic)
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu
The Division of Pathology within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Medical Technologist I or II to join our Clinical Pathology Laboratory. Our laboratory is one of four units that provides support for all aspects of diagnostic pathology: Anatomic Pathology (includes Necropsy/Gross Pathology, Histology, and Molecular Pathology Laboratory), Clinical Pathology, Biological Material Procurement and Biological Material Shipping.
The Clinical Pathology Laboratory (CPL) offers high quality, diagnostic laboratory testing support for experimental (study related) and clinical (animal wellness) requests. CPL technical staff are dedicated professionals and accomplished experts possessing certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and/or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Laboratory testing is performed following strict quality assurance practices to ensure accurate, high quality data delivery. Instrumentation used within the lab is up to date and maintained under current vendor service agreements to ensure optimal performance. Compliance with internal and external quality control practices ensure reliable, accurate resulting. Services offered include hematology, chemistry, parasitology, fluid analysis, microbiology, and general processing.
Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with diagnostic laboratory testing, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Medical Technologist I or II will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Medical Technologist I or II will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
The position level of Medical Technologist (I or II) offered to the selected finalist will be determined by the minimum qualifications for each position as well as experience and training in the related job skills outlined below for each position and preferred qualifications for both positions.
Please note: The level of Medical Technologist position offered (Medical Technologist I or Medical Technologist II) to the selected finalist will be determined after the completion of the interview processes and will be based on meeting or exceeding the Minimum Qualifications for either the level I or II position as included in the details below, under the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS heading.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Technologist I:
- Performs standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immune-hematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
- May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines.
Medical Technologist II:
- Performs standardized and moderately complex biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immune-hematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
- May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines.
- Provides guidance to lower level technologists.
Both:
- Assists in staff/student education by demonstrating procedures and participating in their orientation and training.
- Ensures the collection of acceptable specimens; may perform venipuncture.
- Evaluates the validity of test results and confirms results by alternative methods.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment and test results to comply with regulations.
- Ensures scheduled tests have been completed.
- May perform independent research activities and assist in the development of new procedures.
- Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.
- Monitors laboratory supply levels and assists in reordering and inventorying supplies.
- Complies with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Technologist I:
- A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical or biological science.
- Certification or eligible for certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical, MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), CHT (ABHI). Letter of eligibility from agency must be confirmed prior to employment. Certification must be obtained within 18 months of cumulative employment as a medical technologist in the state of Georgia.
Medical Technologist II:
- A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), CHT (ABHI).
- Two years of medical technology experience.
- The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Experienced in microbiology applications.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.
- Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:
Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, requirement of various vaccinations, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Regularly scheduled to work nights. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
- Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
- Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
- Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
- Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
- In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
- Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
- Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations.
- Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans.
- Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
- Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting.
- Actively participates on organizational health services committees.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia. May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties. BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare
- Provider certifications required.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides technical and supervisory oversight to projects, programs, or studies.
- Uses specialized knowledge of, and experience with, public health principles to analyze, develop, implement, and promote solutions to public health issues/problems.
- Works effectively with study, program or project teams and/or study sites, and successfully manages related activities to achieve goals within required timeframes and budgets.
- Assists in the design, implementation, and maintenance of program or study related systems and procedures.
- Supervises and provides guidance, clarification and feedback to staff.
- Develops process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Provide consultative resources to principal investigators or to project, program or study managers and coordinators.
- Prepares proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
- Addresses public health issues by providing education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research.
- Works with programs or studies designed to evaluate the prevalence or surveillance of public health issues and the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
- May coordinate clinical study sites to ensure compliance with patient recruitment and data collection standards.
- May provide technical assistance to organizations to include presentations, websites, strategies, and educational forums to address specific public health issues.
- May design, develop, and conduct targeted training initiatives.
- May collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives.
- Identifies new potential projects, studies or partners.
- May co-author papers for publication and presentation at professional meetings or conferences.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in public health, a master's of science degree in public health or health education, or a master's in development practice from an accredited school and five years of relevant applied public health experience.
- Extensive data management and analysis experience.
- Grant development, management, and administration experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field.
- Two-three years experience managing and conducting HIV/AIDS research, prevention, or treatment activities.
- Familiarity with LGBT communities and HIV service and advocacy organizations in the Atlanta area.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once; meet deadlines, detail oriented, flexible, ability to manage relationships.
- Excellent written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
This job is part of the Programs, Research & Innovation in Sexual Minority Health (PRISM Health) team in the Epidemiology Department at the Rollins School of Public Health. Through the confluence of behavioral, social science, epidemiology and biomedical research, PRISM Health undertakes quality science, innovative research, and evidence-based programming to better understand and improve the sexual health of sexual minority populations, with a focus on HIV.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads project management, including research protocols, IRB, project planning, project monitoring, and analysis of project data.
- Assists with the development of study materials including surveys, case report forms, scripts, protocols, standard operating procedures, tracking sheets, participant incentive logs, etc.
- Oversees development and implementation of study recruitment and retention plans.
- Collaborates with data team to develop data collection and management systems.
- Hires and supervises study team and graduate research assistants.
- Leads day-to-day study management activities including staffing study events, scheduling study visits, paying incentives, retention efforts, etc.
- Engages with community partners and organizations to promote study and recruitment efforts.
- Oversees processes for laboratory specimen collection, storage, transport, reporting, and participant results notification.
- Oversees all study training activities.
- Manages the participant compensation system.
- Performs quality assurance checks to ensure study activities are completed per protocol.
- Contributes to study presentations and publications.
Project Description:
DLITE-VS is an NIH-funded study which aims to advance understanding of the reasons people living with HIV lose, gain or sustain viral suppression in key groups and inform the development and targeting of interventions to minimize time spent without viral suppression. The study will enroll a diverse cohort of 2,000 people (1,500 MSM and 500 transfeminine people) living with HIV infection in the US through virtual recruitment and follow each participant using limited interaction methods for 24 months; collect data on care engagement and viral load, multilevel predictors of care engagement and viral suppression, experiences of stigma in and outside of healthcare settings, care seeking behaviors, substance use, and sexual practices; use purposive qualitative interviewing and multilevel modeling to understand the factors associated with gaining or losing viral suppression and how those factors differ for key subgroups of PLWH; and, in collaboration with the CDC, use mailed self-collected blood specimens to assess acceptability and feasibility of remote monitoring of HIV viral load as well as the potential impact of more frequent HIV viral load monitoring on reducing HIV transmission.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The Plumber Pipefitter, Senior provides licensed plumbing services in accordance with state and local plumbing codes.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs plumbing systems repair, maintenance and construction on industrial, commercial, and medical research facilities.
- Installs and repairs plumbing systems including pumps, fixtures, potable water systems, meters, industrial and sanitary waste systems, and laboratory utilities, in adherence with state and municipal plumbing codes.
- Performs routine testing on backflow preventers, water, and industrial waste systems, laboratory utilities, meters, pumps and fixtures to ensure continuity of service.
- Troubleshoots plumbing systems and components to identify faulty parts which need replacement or repair.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings for material take-off and to complete work assignments.
- Compiles material lists for stock requisitions and deliveries.
- Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, and power equipment.
- Uses personal protective equipment as required.
- May temporarily perform the duties of a supervisor in his/her absence.
- Provides guidance and serves as a resource to other shop members.
- Will occasionally supervise other plumbers in the completion of projects.
- Operates hand and power tools.
- Ensures the safeguarding of all assigned tools and equipment.
- May drive utility vehicles to and from work sites; is responsible for their safety, maintenance and cleanliness.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years of plumbing work experience.
- A current Georgia Journeyman Plumber's license.
- A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Responsible for directing and managing large and highly complex clinical research groups. With support from operational leadership, assesses team performance, manages distribution of staff workload, and ensures compliance amongst staff. Supervises staff to include performance management and development, recruitment, on-boarding.
- May serve as a back-up and fill temporary portfolio management needs. Works with clinical research leadership to ensure alignment between team needs and department infrastructure to facilitate strategic planning.
- Provides oversight of the clinical research portfolio, including reviewing potential research opportunities with the Medical Director and Principal Investigators (PI) to evaluate alignment with portfolio development goals, assists in the selection process, and opening of appropriate studies.
- Supports the protocol feasibility review process.
- Tracks team metrics including trial accruals, budget activity, and reports metrics to operational leaders on a regular basis. Supports PIs and staff to ensure GCP and institutional compliance for all study protocols.
- Ensures coordinators are adhering to GCP including confirmation of subject eligibility, proper informed consent process & documentation, and protocol adherence.
- Performs quality oversight to include monitoring progress of screening, enrollment, and data submission.
- Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures. Identifies barriers to timely study activation, efficient coordination, and identifies/implements potential solutions.
- Ensures timeliness and accuracy of clinical research information and data in all databases and tracking systems.
- Provides support in engaging relevant providers (physicians, advance practice providers, clinic nurses, staff) to ensure that clinical issues at all points of contact, are addressed in a timely and compliant fashion.
- Assists with the development and implementation of departmental specific role-based curriculum for new employees.
- Contributes to the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assists with SOP training.
- Contributes to the development and execution of educational in-services pertinent to the performance of high-quality clinical research.
- Contributes to the development of study-level corrective action plans, subsequent implementation, and documentation of progress of plans.
- Actively participates in meetings, task forces and committees as assigned. Promotes and advances the clinical research activities in a safe, compliant, effective, efficient, and collegial manner. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health-related or business administration program required and seven (7) years of clinical research experience, with at least four (4) years of Clinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Nursing experience OR an equivalent combination of education/experience.
- ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification required within one (1) year of hire. Prefer Master's degree and experience leading or managing teams.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
This position is for an analyst who will work with whole genome sequence, RNA-sequencing, and genomic datasets to study structural birth defects. The individual in this position will be responsible for analyzing these data to answer specific research questions in conjunction with study investigators, postdocs, or graduate students in the lab. Activities include: merging data and manipulating files, troubleshooting, visualizing results Excellent record keeping, an eye for detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are critical.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science field and previous research experience with genomic data.
- Prior experience using R/Bioconductor, Plink, Linux command line, computational clusters or cloud environments is desirable.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The Academic Technology Spec III provides on-site supervision of AV activities to ensure classroom learning and events are successful in their use of AV technology on campus and online.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Leads strategic division and school-wide efforts to identify and deploy technologies that support the teaching and learning mission of the University.
- Administers enterprise-wide systems and applications to ensure operability of services and provide a highly available, secure, and robust academic technology infrastructure.
- Designs support models; deploys equipment and infrastructure into supported rooms and facilities and/or deploys enterprise-wide software applications for use by the Emory University and Emory Healthcare communities.
- Monitors application activity, equipment security, and system functions to ensure required availability and integrity; works with OIT Enterprise Systems to ensure 7x24 end-to-end monitoring and event management systems and alerts are in place and properly supported.
- Consults with OIT Infrastructure teams to identify new and evolving systems, servers, storage, and database resources.
- Ensures systems and applications comply with required mandates and best practices.
- Provides customer support to troubleshoot advanced-level technical problems, ensure productivity, and to maintain system operability.
- Educates customers on available central services to promote technology usage at Emory and to create best practice standards.
- Reviews departments' proposals for new technologies, and makes subsequent recommendations to management based on technology and financial support requirements.
- Partners with vendors and other campus experts to evaluate customer technology requirements and offer effective, innovative and supported solutions.
- Participates in projects to evaluate, test, implement, upgrade, and/or purchase new systems, applications, or services.
- Serves on professional organizations' work groups and committees to promote industry standards and collaboration with peers to influence future technologies.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- As the primary technical services contact, you will provide on-site supervision of A/V activities at the Emory Nursing Learning Center and School of Nursing, ensuring classes and/or events are successfully conducted on campus and online.
- Consults directly with faculty and staff to plan for the technical implementation of classroom learning, events, and related support.
- Makes recommendations on the best use of technology.
- Provide consultative advice to faculty and other presenters on technical, multimedia and audio-visual presentation methods, techniques and equipment in order to enhance the quality of the presentation.
- Manages complex network-based A/V systems and is responsible for troubleshooting complex systems in a high-availability environment.
- Advise users on technical options. Interview and assess faculty requirements for instructional technology and advise on appropriate technology to meet specific instructional activities.
- Work with a wide variety of instructional, multimedia and audio-visual technologies, networks and computer hardware and software, in support of classes and events at the Emory Nursing Learning Center.
- Apply troubleshooting skills to assess in addressing equipment and process issues.
- Plan and consult on the installation of new equipment and equipment upgrades including costing of solutions.
- Coordinate and support on-line conferences.
- Apply project management concepts in combination with AV-IT policies and procedures in determining technical support workflow.
- Develop or escalate training as needed, based on consultation with users and understanding of technology, including FAQ's, knowledge-based entries, and job aids.
- Develop user documentation, process improvements, or system design requirements, as needed
- Provides technical leadership while working independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and high-profile educational environment.
- Support users with educational software including as Echo360, Zoom, and Exam Soft.
- Experience with programming Crestron systems.
- Triage and coordinate the resolution of technical issues using a combination of ServiceNow and vendor support services.
- Translates technical details to stakeholders of varying technical abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in systems and/or application administration OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience in instructional technology support in higher education is preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Audio Visual or Information Technology field or an A/V-related certification such as CTS.
- Thorough understanding of video and audio production methods and equipment and ability to use this information to troubleshoot the most complex systems.
- Thorough understanding of classroom-based instructional technologies
- Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and adapt to an evolving field. Must be not only adept but enthusiastic about learning new technologies and new skills.
- Ability to assess Campus needs for AV IT technology products and design services to meet those needs
- Exceptional customer service skills and utilizes relationship-building techniques to create an immediate rapport with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated understanding of service related to classroom learning and events.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple high-impact services in a support role
- May serve as the back-up for AV issues in the simulation learning center.
- May be required to work some nights and weekends.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Simulation Center – School of Nursing by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
A Lead Research Specialist in Tissue Immunology immediately available in the Hope Clinic Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit Research Laboratory led by Dr. Erin Scherer in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. The goal of our laboratory is to understand the human immune response to vaccines, infections, and therapeutics. This position will directly support ongoing tissue immunology research efforts in those key areas.
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and productive scientists who can perform research and assist with laboratory operation. Specifically, this position will involve: processing human specimens (primary and secondary lymphoid specimens) and conducting virological and/or immunological assays with minimal supervision; analyzing and interpreting data and results; preparing SOPs, reports, graphs, and assay-specific budgets for publication, presentations, or grants; delivering updates/presentations for internal lab meetings; training others as needed; reviewing and synthesizing literature; ordering supplies; and assisting with basic lab upkeep. In addition to working with human specimens, it may require working with viruses (risk group 2+), pseudoviruses, and cell lines. Salary will be commiserate with experience. Research experience with primary cells or cell lines, high-throughput assays (i.e., ≥ 96-well), and immunology projects is a preferred qualification.
The Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center is an international Center of Excellence in clinical and translational research in infectious diseases vaccines, treatment, and prevention. The mission of the Hope Clinic is to conduct human research studies and clinical trials for infectious diseases of public health importance. The clinical studies encompass vaccines, treatments, prevention, community-based research, and laboratory-based translational human immunology.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design. Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures. Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; workingremote is not an option.Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Research Specialist in Tissue Immunology.
A research specialist opening is immediately available in the Hope Clinic Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit Research Laboratory led by Dr. Erin Scherer in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. The goal of our laboratory is to understand the human immune response to vaccines, infections, and therapeutics. This position will directly support ongoing tissue immunology research efforts in those key areas. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and productive scientists who can perform research and assist with laboratory operation. Specifically, this position will involve: processing human specimens (primary and secondary lymphoid specimens) and conducting virological and/or immunological assays with general supervision; compiling data and results for publication, presentations, or grants; delivering updates/presentations for internal lab meetings; ordering supplies; and assisting with basic lab upkeep. In addition to working with human specimens, it may require working with viruses (risk group 2+), pseudoviruses, and cell lines. Salary will be commiserate with experience. Research experience with primary cells or cell lines, high-throughput assays (i.e., ≥ 96-well), and immunology projects is a preferred qualification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
This position is to work on and help initiate research studies on the genetic basis of cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial disorders. The successful applicant may fulfill roles including: study design, data analysis of genomic and/or phenotypic data, study coordination, maintaining regulatory documentation (MTAs, etc.); training of students and trainees, management of data and compliance with public repositories, writing of manuscripts and grants. Previous experience with exome or genome sequencing, GWAS, or other genetic analyses, coding experience in R or python and command-line or AWS interfaces, and software tools for genetic analyses (e.g. PLINK) are preferred. The successful candidate will have strong scientific writing ability and oral communication skills and be able to work independently and with trainees.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
- Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
- Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
- NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field or a Master’s degree with experience.
- Prior experience working in a research environment with human genetic research is highly desirable.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The research coordinator will recruit, screen, and interview participants for the Genetics of Orofacial Cleft Project. This involves interviews conducted in multiple clinics at Emory Healthcare and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta and remote recruitment through online RedCap surveys. Job responsibilities include: designing surveys and study documents, collection of data, data entry and data cleaning, compiling data for grant reports and presentations, assist with IRB protocols. Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills are essential for this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists in coordinating routine activities associated with a research project to include data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, research subject interfacing, light clerical duties and control of equipment and supplies.
- May review literature for related research developments and techniques, compile findings and generate reports.
- May serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.
- May supervise other staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a science discipline, business management, or related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The ideal candidate for this position will have hands-on laboratory research experience and a working knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing). This research specialist will help execute research projects in the lab and further develop the research program, which focuses on the genetics of craniofacial anomalies. This will involve managing laboratory experiments including DNA extractions, PCR, and next-gen and Sanger sequencing, preparing and maintaining a large collection of DNA samples, managing the LIMS database that tracks the sample inventory and data, analyzing Sanger and next-gen sequence data, handling equipment installation and repairs, and coordinating research activities with collaborating groups. Duties may include collecting tissue specimen from participants for DNA and RNA extraction, RNA-sequencing, and analysis. Excellent lab record keeping, an eye for detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are critical. Experience with human research subjects (CITI certified) is preferred.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The Gordon Laboratory seeks a motivated biostatistician to spearhead cutting-edge virology and immunology studies. Our lab utilizes functional assays and mass spectrometry to systematically dissect biological pathways impacting pathogen infection and immunity and identify novel treatment modalities.
With our focus on high prevalence pathogens (including HIV and SARS-CoV-2) and fundamental questions of immunity, this is a superb opportunity for a sharp biostatistician to explore key mechanisms of human disease and contribute to therapeutic strategies. We pursue diverse projects spanning both academic and industry collaborations, and offer opportunities in basic and translational research and development.
We believe that the best science emerges from an environment of generous collaboration, reinforced by a culture of learning, curiosity, and the sharing of advice and skills. In considering new members of our group, we value a positive can-do attitude, evidence of previous success in laboratory environments, and attention to detail.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
- Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
- Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
- Keeps abreast of the latest statistical modeling and computing tools.
- Participates in the development and selection of appropriate statistical methods and tests, sample size calculations and creation of randomization schedules.
- Prepares statistical method sections for inclusion in study protocols.
- Reviews the design and content of database designs and data edit checks.
- Develops and validates SAS programs to support statistical analyses.
- Provides interpretations of statistical results, and prepares the relevant statistical sections for study reports.
- Creates and maintains biostatistical documentation, including descriptions of methods, SAS programs and results.
- Prepares electronic files using appropriate formats for submission to regulatory agencies.
- Participates in the development of standardization procedures for statistical functions.
- Reviews and audits statistical analysis plans, SAS programs, and statistical reports including tables, listings, and figures.
- Provides guidance to more junior biostatisticians.
- Evaluates and proposes new statistical methods for data analysis.
- Assigns and monitors activities of other project personnel.
- Assist in setting priorities of work to be done.
- Provides support and serves as a resource to biostatisticians, programmers, and data analysts.
- Participates in training of less senior biostatisticians and other team members.
- Provides input into the evaluation of their team members.
- Reviews and helps prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals prior to submission.
- Writes statistical methods section of manuscripts for publication.
- Writes and/or revises quantitative, epidemiologic, and medical sections of manuscripts.
- Helps estimate budgets for biostatistical support for larger, more involved clinical studies (NIH program project grants, multicenter clinical trials etc).
- Monitors data collection, institutes procedures to assure data quality and guarantees study protocols are followed appropriately.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
SPECIFIC DETAILS:
The senior biostatistician will focus on the following:
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Adapt statistical and machine learning frameworks to derive and refine pathway models in close collaboration with wet-lab experts.
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Integrate -omics and pathway mapping frameworks with public databases to identify novel therapeutic strategies.
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Implement innovative approaches for the interpretation and visualization of high-dimensional proteomics datasets. Spearhead dissemination of research findings in a manner accessible to both informatics experts and bench scientists.
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Automate analysis, visualization, and quality control of large datasets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and three years of experience as a biostatistician, preferably in an academic setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Proficiency in modern high level statistical languages such as S-PLUS or SAS and in database management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using relevant programming and scripting tools (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, Perl, or equivalent) and studying biological systems (e.g. biological macromolecules, biochemical interactions, protein folding or functional pathways).
- Fluency in statistical analysis and adaptation of statistical approaches for novel applications.
- Integrative analysis of orthogonal / high dimensional datasets.
- Experience in deploying and managing programs deployed to computing clusters. Administration utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, SLURM, or similar tools.
- Experience in database management using SQL, Redis, or similar database / data structure tools.
- Machine learning using using pytorch, JAX, gurobi, or equivalent.
An ideal candidate should have a strong background in one or a combination of the following areas: Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Molecular Genetics, Mass Spectrometry, Virology, and/or Biomedical Science. Preference will be given to candidates who have a solid understanding of biology and have prior experience in -omics data analysis.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The ideal candidate for this position will have hands-on laboratory research experience and a working knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing). This research specialist will help execute research projects in the lab and further develop the research program, which focuses on the genetics of craniofacial anomalies. This will involve managing laboratory experiments including DNA extractions, PCR, and next-gen and Sanger sequencing, preparing and maintaining a large collection of DNA samples, managing the LIMS database that tracks the sample inventory and data, analyzing Sanger and next-gen sequence data, handling equipment installation and repairs, and coordinating research activities with collaborating groups. Duties may include collecting tissue specimen from participants for DNA and RNA extraction, RNA-sequencing, and analysis. Excellent lab record keeping, an eye for detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are critical.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design.
- Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in a life science field and previous research experience with human specimens and/or DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing.
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Experience with human research subjects (CITI certified)
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
This position is for an analyst who will work with whole genome sequence and phenotypic data on craniofacial anomalies. The individual in this position will be responsible for managing and analyzing these data to answer specific research questions in conjunction with study investigators. Activities include: managing genomic and phenotypic datasets, preparing documentation, scripts, and tools, preparing genomic-specific variables, depositing data and documentation in databases, merging data and manipulating files, troubleshooting data issues, visualizing results, and communicating results with the PI and collaborators.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
- Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
- Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
- Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies.
- Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained.
- Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions.
- Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses.
- Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results.
- Documents methods and results through preparation of interdepartmental memoranda and reports.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, public health or a related field and two years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience genetic/genomic data.
- Proficiency in using R/Bioconductor, Plink, Linux command line, computational clusters or cloud environments is desirable.
- Excellent data management, programming, and communication skills are required.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, a brief statement of research skills, experience, and future goals, and the names and contact information for three references.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory Law is seeking a dynamic, engaged person to join the team in Admissions. In this position, the Assistant Director will participate in the Admissions Life Cycle by implementing a successful recruitment and communication plan to recruit, enroll, and retain a qualified and diverse class of Juris Master (JM) students. The Assistant Director of Admission will work strategically with the Director of Admission to coordinate enrollment, develop new recruitment initiatives, and develop, organize, and implement admission events and programs. The Assistant Director will be predominately focused on JM programs but will be cross-trained and expected to participate in the recruitment and admission effort for all programs within the Emory Law admission team. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment strategies for a professional school.
- Attends recruitment functions and maintains contact with prospective students, candidates and recruiting contacts.
- May coordinate admission programs for one or more student group such as prospects, already accepted prospects, alumni, internationals, or transfers.
- Reviews applications for admission, provides comments, and assigns an admission rating to each application.
- Recommends which applicants to accept, refer, reject, or put on the waiting list.
- May participate in coordinating alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment.
- Assists in planning and implementing special student recruitment events.
- Conducts information sessions and tours for visiting students and parents.
- Answers questions concerning admission, housing, financial aid, academic departments, and the university in general.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- Participate in the development and implementation of JM admission strategic goals and objectives to increase applications and programming.
- Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with external and internal parties, including engaging non-traditional students, persons seeking career advancement through professional development, administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, and peers.
- Develop, implement, and supervise admission events oriented to the specific Juris Master target audience.
- Recruit at fairs, forums, and private visits nationwide.
- Build and maintain relationship with applicants throughout the admission cycle.
- Assist in the development and implementation of alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment.
- Manage applicant data and ensure data integrity, including CRM system data management.
- Manage correspondence to include production of admission decision and scholarship letters.
- Track and analyze data.
- Generate regular operational, statistical, and narrative reports.
- Collaborate with Marketing/Communications staff to develop and implement marketing materials and targeted communication plans, including electronic communications and social media platforms.
- Hire and supervise student office employees.
- Build community among students and student organizations.
- Work closely with other Admission staff and participating in related Admission, Career, Student Life, and Diversity initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to travel 25-35%. Travel schedules typically include overnight stays (Schedules vary but are significant during the admissions cycle).
- Ability to work evenings and weekends with advance notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and three years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment or related experience.
- Effective public speaking skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A JD or other graduate or professional degree is highly preferred.
- Previous professional/graduate school or continuing education admission experience.
- Experience in effectively planning and implementing an annual work plan.
To Apply:
- Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a first review on February 27.
- Cover Letter
- We acknowledge that it takes time to complete a cover letter. We use the cover letter in our hiring process to evaluate communication skills.
- While a cover letter is not required to apply, providing a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as why you are interested in working at Emory Law will enable us to more efficiently and effectively assess your qualifications and suitability for this position.
More About Emory Law:
Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities that enable our alumni to become respected professionals and leaders in a rapidly changing world. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law. Our innovative strategic planseeks to fuel the ambitions and success of the students, staff and faculty who are drawn to join the Emory Law community. We need people like you to join us so that our vision becomes reality.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory University's Goizueta Business School is in search of a Program Coordinator to join the Business & Society Institute in order to support the development, operations, and execution of the Start:ME Accelerator program. The position is designed as a 24-month Fellowship experience for those entering the social sector after completing their undergraduate studies. Project assignments and tasks vary based on the season/semester.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the operations of the program including content review and creation, logistical management, and communications with program participants.
- Managing program’s communications, including email marketing, website, and social media, to connect with a broad audience.
- Partnering and collaborating with program stakeholders, including community partners, key supporters, and alumni, to ensure successful execution of recruiting and programming.
- Overseeing and participating in entrepreneur selection process.
- Producing and delivering program content for key accelerator info and program sessions.
- Facilitating year-round alumni programming and support in partnership with alumni and program stakeholders.
- Collecting data on past Start:ME Accelerator ventures to evaluate program effectiveness and to support grant reporting.
- Supporting program expansion into new communities within metro Atlanta.
- Managing student interns supporting the Start:ME Accelerator program.
- Contributing to academic research on microbusinesses.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- This is not an administrative support position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Based on the varied nature of the role, the Program Coordinator should have familiarity with:
- Basic business principles.
- Understanding of economic and community development principles.
- Project management, including balancing multiple projects/varying timelines, prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Willingness and interest in engaging with diverse community members and partners.
- Social media, communications, and marketing best practices.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Patience and long-term perspective.
- Proficiency in Adobe or other photo editing and layout software.
- Access to transportation for community meetings and evening sessions.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
This position is for an analyst who will work with whole genome sequence, RNA-sequencing, and genomic datasets to study structural birth defects. The individual in this position will be responsible for managing and analyzing these data to answer specific research questions in conjunction with study investigators. Activities include: managing genomic and phenotypic datasets, preparing documentation, scripts, and tools, preparing genomic-specific variables, depositing data and documentation in databases, merging data and manipulating files, troubleshooting data issues, visualizing results, and communicating results with the PI and collaborators.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Maintains software, hardware and the network in a bioinformatics setting or molecular modeling laboratory.
- Supervises regular updates and recommends state-of-the-art enhancements.
- Analyzes high throughput screening data and performs structure activity analyses to generate predictive correlations.
- Applies a limited range of molecular modeling tools to refinement of high throughput screening hits.
- Presents the models in a form that allows users to make decisions concerning the direction of an experimental program.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master's degree in biology, biostatistics, chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, statistics, oublic health, computer science or related science or IT-based discipline; some student-related experience gained through formal Master's-level academic training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience genomic data.
- Proficiency in using R/Bioconductor, Plink, Linux command line, computational clusters or cloud environments is desirable.
- Excellent data management, programming, and communication skills are required.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, a brief statement of research skills, experience, and future goals, and the names and contact information for three references.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the Director of Admissions and Partnerships has three major responsibilities—(1) managing the admissions process for all programs in the school of law, (2) ensuring enrollment targets are met for Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Comparative Law (MCL), and Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) programs, and (3) fostering relationships with international institutions to build partnerships for enrollment in Emory Law programs. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the position leads with the admissions team to retain a qualified and diverse Juris Doctor (JD) class. The position is directly responsible for enrollment outcomes in the LLM, MCL, and SJD programs. The position has direct oversight for the position directly responsible for the enrollment outcomes in the Juris Master (JM) program.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manages team members for Graduate Program admissions at Emory Law.
- Manages applicant data and ensuring data integrity, including CRM system data management.
- Reviews and evaluates application files and conducts admission interviews.
- Produces admission decision and scholarship letters.
- Tracks and analyze data and generate regular operational, statistical, and narrative reports.
- Initiates, cultivates, and maintains relationships with external and internal parties, including students, career advisors, administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, and peers.
- Participates in the development and implementation of Admission strategic goals and objectives to increase applications and programming, particularly the business development of non-JD programs.
- Identifies and develops new local, national, and international markets for targeted recruitment in support of the strategic plan.
- Collaborates with faculty, alumni, the Emory community, and other educational institutions or organizations to enhance or develop partnerships and pipelines for future applicants, both domestically and internationally.
- Participates in the development of a strategic recruitment travel plan and then managing, coordinating, and conducting domestic and international travel.
- Develops, organizes, implements, and supervises domestic and international admission events, both in person and virtually.
- Collaborates with Marketing/Communications staff to develop and implement marketing materials and targeted communication plans, including electronic communications and social media platforms.
- Works closely with other Admission staff and participates in related Admission, Career, Student Life, and Diversity initiatives.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- Oversees international outreach efforts for the enrollment of students in all Emory Law programs.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding enrollment targets for LLM, MCL, and SJD programs through a variety of means including the creation of partnerships with other international academic institutions.
- Manage correspondence to include production of admission decision and scholarship letters
- Participates in the development and implementation of Admission strategic goals and objectives to increase applications and programming, particularly the business development of the LLM, MCL, and SJD.
- Serves as a liaison to organizational international offices and works with administrators to enhance international offerings.
- Ability to travel 25-35%. Travel schedules typically include overnight stays. (Schedules vary but are significant from September-November.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in business, education, counseling or a related field and three years of related experience in an educational environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience (and a record of success) in international student recruiting for a college or professional school.
- A JD or master's degree is preferred.
- Work experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Effective public speaking skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional foreign language skills are a plus.
To Apply:
- Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a first review on February 27.
- Cover Letter
- We acknowledge that it takes time to complete a cover letter. We use the cover letter in our hiring process to evaluate communication skills.
- While a cover letter is not required to apply, providing a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as why you are interested in working at Emory Law will enable us to more efficiently and effectively assess your qualifications and suitability for this position.
More About Emory Law:
Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities that enable our alumni to become respected professionals and leaders in a rapidly changing world. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law. Our innovative strategic planseeks to fuel the ambitions and success of the students, staff and faculty who are drawn to join the Emory Law community. We need people like you to join us so that our vision becomes reality.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.