BFH NVDRS Outreach - Coordinator 1

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Orleans invites applications for a data liaison role with the OPH-Bureau of Family Health to support LA-VDRS data collection and outreach to coroners and law enforcement statewide.

You will ensure data are collected in accordance with CDC NVDRS standards, perform data entry, assist with protocol updates, participate in annual data closeout and national TA calls, and support emergency operations as needed, including coordination with state agencies and local partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as stated.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support LA-VDRS data collection activities for NVDRS data.
• Outreach to coroners and law enforcement statewide to maintain records access.
• Serve as the data collection liaison with law enforcement and coroner offices.
• Ensure records data are collected per CDC NVDRS standards.
• Perform data entry and assist with NVDRS surveillance protocols.
• Participate in annual data closeout activities and national TA calls.
• Join internal meetings and trainings; assist with special projects.
• Support coordination of Emergency Operations during activations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree with 3 years professional experience

6 years professional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Department OPH-Bureau of Family Health

Job Description:

• Responsible for support of Louisiana Violent Death Reporting System (LA-VDRS) data collection activities for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
• Supports the LA-VDRS team in conducting outreach to coroners and law enforcement agencies statewide to maintain access to records and open communication.
• Serves as the data collection liaison for the Bureau of Family Health (BFH) LA-VDRS initiative with law enforcement agencies and coroner offices.
• Ensures relevant law enforcement and coroner records data are collected in accordance with CDC standards for the NVDRS.
• Performs data entry.
• Assists with current data collection protocols for the NVDRS surveillance system.
• Participates in annual data closeout activities required by CDC.
• Participates on national TA and project calls with federal funders and required meetings and site visits as requested.
• Participates in internal staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.
• Assists with special projects as requested or assigned.
• Supports the coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation and as needed between events.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or law enforcement-related field.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in data entry.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience conducting outreach with law enforcement, coroners, first responders, or similar professions.
• Relevant industry certifications.

Salary

SALARY: 37-47k

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.