Bilingual Research & Community Outreach Coordinator

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, invites applications for a full-time Research Support Coordinator to support the CIFFTA Family Strengthening program. The role focuses on indicated prevention for adolescents and their families, serving as the primary contact for referral sites and coordinating collaborations with community partners.

Responsibilities include engaging youth and families, coordinating assessments and data collection, and presenting updates to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with minority adolescents and families.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling effective work with Hispanic families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for referral sites and collaborates with community partners.
• Coordinates referrals across programs and partner agencies.
• Engages adolescents and parents to ensure high participation rates.
• Coordinates all assessment and youth/family contact activity.
• Schedules and conducts assessment interviews with adolescents and parents.
• Represents the program professionally at meetings and community events.
• Ensures data collection is rigorous, including data from adolescents and parents.
• Travels within Coral Gables city limits to meet with community agencies.
• Provides weekly program and assessment updates to supervisor and attends program meetings.
• Works a flexible schedule including afternoon and evening hours.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, invites applications for a full-time Research Support Coordinator to support the CIFFTA Family Strengthening program. The role focuses on indicated prevention for adolescents and their families, serving as the primary contact for referral sites and coordinating collaborations with community partners.

Responsibilities include engaging youth and families, coordinating assessments and data collection, and presenting updates to supervisors.