Special Information

• This position is open to remote within Arizona, hybrid and in person work modalities:
  • This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
  • This position is a remote position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at a location other than an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. The incumbent may occasionally work in a shared site, but primarily will work elsewhere.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

About the Department/College

The Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) is housed within NAU’s Center for Community Health & Engaged Research (CHER) and was established with funding from the American Cancer Society to address cancer disparities affecting Native American communities in Arizona.

About the Position

The Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) at Northern Arizona University is seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to be part of a dynamic applied health equity research team. We are most interested in candidates with an Environmental Health background in biostatistics, environmental science or a related field to contribute to a project title “Environmental Exposures from Legacy Mining as a Social Determinant of Health Linked to Kidney Cancer” focused on environmental epidemiologic topics under the supervision of Dr. Jani Ingram, and other faculty in C-NACHE.

C-NACHE researchers work primarily with Native American populations to address health disparities. The Center and NAU, are uniquely positioned to engage in meaningful research on the social determinants of health. NAU is in close proximity to tribal, rural, and other underserved communities, and long-standing relationships with these communities are already in place. The research group collaborates across numerous departments and programs at NAU and has developed strong formal and informal relationships with key community stakeholders in the region.

Responsibilities Include

40% - Research Operations & Staff Coordination:

• Plans and coordinates day-to-day research and data collection activities.
• Oversees daily tasks of technical staff and students; may perform protocol-related tasks in accordance with specified program objectives.
• Support Principal Investigators (PIs) in implementing study protocols and ensuring compliance with IRB and funding agency requirements.
• Schedule and facilitate research team meetings, maintain agendas, and track action items. - (Essential)

30% - Administrative Liaison & Communication:

• Serves as the primary administrative contact for internal staff and external partners, including funding agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinates outreach logistics and participant arrangements.
• Serve as a liaison with community partners, tribal organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and assist with purchasing and reimbursements. Help prepare grant proposals, progress reports, and IRB submissions or amendments.
• Maintain documentation for audits and sponsor reporting. - (Essential)

20% - Data Systems & Analysis Support:

• Implements and maintains data collection and analysis systems.
• Supports data cleaning, interpretation, and reporting. - (Essential)

10% - Language & Cultural Interpretation:

• Acts as interpreter for Navajo-speaking participants during meetings and in materials. - (Essential)

10% - Student Supervision & Mentorship:

• Directs, mentors, and evaluates student workers or other research support staff. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in area of assignment.
• 4 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• May require additional training or certification
• Navajo language skills (oral and written)
• Evidence of field work experience
• Experience in environmental health research working with Indigenous populations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of relevant research practices.
• Advanced knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant research discipline.
• Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to the conduct of research.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, and experience doing research with Indigenous communities.

Skills

• Advanced technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research procedures.

Abilities

• Monitors and coordinates complex research activities with multiple components.
• Balances competing priorities and makes decisions regarding resource allocation.
• Organizes data and information and supports analysis; may conduct independent analysis or review.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including external parties.
  
  
  

Compensation

Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.