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COORDINATOR / PUBLIC POPULATION HEALTH / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE


Company : Central Michigan University


Location : Mount Pleasant, MI


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position Information Position Information Posting Number S-3841 Position Number 72175 Type of Recruitment External Position Title COORDINATOR / PUBLIC POPULATION HEALTH / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Position Summary Supports the coordination and implementation of multiple research projects in the area of public and population health. Responsibilities will be varied by project and could include: collection of research data, research participant interviews, collection of data from medical records, establishment of processes and procedures, and budget monitoring. Position would be responsible for the successful implementation of study protocols. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. One year research experience. Proficient with spreadsheets and database software programs. Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications Masters Degree. Experience in higher education. Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for administrative management of all project activities including IRB and other compliance, and oversight of participant incentive programs. Assists in the management of project budgets. Recruitment, enrollment and retention of participant/patients in research studies. Conducts research participant interviews and collection of research data from medical records. Responsible for ensuring successful implementation of study protocols and managing student research assistants. Entry of research data into project databases. Cleaning, management, and basic analysis of small and large research data sets. Assists with applications for grant funding. Assists with the development of research abstracts, presentation, and manuscripts to include literature searches, development of tables and figures, drafting slides and posters, and assistant with manuscript development. Some travel between Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw may be required. Other duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised None. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Hourly Staff Pay Level Pay Range $19.00 - $24.00 per hour Division Academic Affairs Department College of Medicine Position Status Provisional Position End Date 02/28/2027 Employment Status Part-Time FTE 0.75 Position Type Other Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours vary) / weekends and evenings as needed Location Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. CMU Leadership Standards Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. EEO Statement CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. If you wish to see "Know Your Rights " posters, please click here. CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth. (Open Ended Question) * * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition? * Yes * No * * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable"). * Not Applicable * Dispatcher * Medical Faculty * Office Professional * P&A, SO or Faculty * Police * Public Broadcasting * Sergeant * Service Maintenance * Supervisory/Technical * * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree? * Yes * No * * Do you have one year of research experience? * Yes * No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae * Cover Letter Optional Documents * List of References