Community Program Assistant

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking a Community Program Assistant to support the State Opioid Response initiative. This full-time role involves administrative and technical assistance, focusing on data handling and collaboration with community partners to combat opioid misuse. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in community prevention programming is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the State Opioid Response College Adopt-A-School initiative.
• Attend state required meetings and webinars.
• Assist in data collection, entry, and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Program Assistant

Job ID: 278313
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information

The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual's unique needs.

The research and innovations developed at the Georgia Cancer Center ultimately influence the global network of cancer care. Our team fights for far more than just Georgians. The learnings achieved through the care of local patients has wide-reaching implications for creating tomorrow's standard of cancer care. Through facilitating first-in-the-nation trials and growing a depth of understanding only available through a multidisciplinary approach, the Georgia Cancer Center team is equipped to deliver treatment advancements that will be applied in facilities across the world. The team offers a proving ground that paves the way for patients in other areas to have access to new options.

Job Summary

This Community Program Assistant position is designed to assist in administrative and technical work in support of the State Opioid Response College Adopt-A-School initiative. This person will assist in planning, implementation, data collection, data entry, and careful, exact documentation within the contract/grant and institutional guidelines. The position will include work with a state contract/grant to prevent opioid misuse and abuse.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

STATE OPIOID RESPONSE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING: Attend state required meetings and webinars. Assist in implementation of Strategic Prevention Framework model for opioid misuse and abuse to include a needs assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation of selected strategies, and evaluation of programs. Assist in preparing state required reports monthly. Data entry into state database of monthly activities. Attend meetings with community partners.

OTHER DUTIES: Attending staff training and program meetings. Participating in project planning and development of interventions while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principals and community engaged approaches. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and experience in a community prevention programming.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

**This position is 100% grant funded**

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday

Pay Band: B6

Salary Minimum: $18.85 - $21.63

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 10/23/24 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 278313

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


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