VNPC Data Coordinator, School of Medicine/Department of Pediatrics

VNPC Data Coordinator, School of Medicine/Department of Pediatrics Benefits of working at VCUAll full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.Job CodeRecruitment PoolAll ApplicantsPosting Numberreq6329UnitSchool Of Medicine MBUDepartmentSOM/PediatricsDepartment Website LinkLocationVCUAddress1000 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 USADuties & ResponsibilitiesPositionSummary: As a member of the VirginiaNeonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) and Department of Pediatrics team, the DataCoordinator will be supervised by the Data Analyst. The position will beresponsible for assisting with data implementation and daily tasks related tofederal and state funding awards from HRSA, CDC and state general assembly. Thisposition will assist with monthly data collections for hospitals QI projects,semi-annual data reports and data grant deliverables. The VNPC Data Coordinatorwill be trained to assist with data analysis from the Maternal Health Dashboardand other data sources available through State and Federal databases.The VNPC Data Coordinator will also beresponsible for activities related to data quality, collection, and disseminationthrough the VNPC.This position provides anopportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for careergrowth in the field of maternal and infant public health and for thosepresenting a willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively with adiverse group of faculty and staff.QualificationsCore Responsibilities:FinancialAdministrationWork under direction ofsupervisor to assist with fiscal support to the program.Fiscal duties include but are not limited to:•Alert supervisor of any complianceconcerns.•Monitor, evaluate, and ensure accuratefiles are maintained for all expenditures charged to each managed account;reconcile transactional records against expense reports on a monthly basisin conjunction with supervisor; monitor personnel and other expendituresand communicates any questions, concerns to supervisor.•Assist with routine fiscal assignments as needed.ProgramActivities•Maintains customer service that is compatible with core & traditional public health values. Assures program is consistent with current resources and are provided within State, Federal and District policies & guidelines.•Maintainsclose & effective working relationship with health care systems, stateagencies, stakeholders, and partners. •Assistwith agency, grant and general assembly data reporting and analysis whendue & consistently meets submission deadlines.•Utilizespublic health core values when implementing program activities at thelocal, system or state level.Planningand Evaluation•Identify and understand community needs within the state specific to the Maternal and Infant Health population utilizing information, vital statistics data, mortality/morbidity reports, district demographic, population and socio-economic trends, and available dashboards. •Using data recommended strategies for implementation of plans that meet community needs, including resources required.•Research available grants and funding opportunities, assist with writing, specific to the data needs.•Uses state and federal standards to evaluate program quality assurance and reports deficiencies.•Participates in evaluation using results for future planning. Serves as a data subject matter expert for the VNPCCommunity and Interagency Relationships•Works actively with other state agencies, stakeholders, and community leaders to promote public health and develop effective working relationships.•Serves on committees and with groups to represent the VNPC.•Provides VNPC Infrastructure with information on perception of needs and public health services by these groups, agencies, or organizations.•Works with health systems and local communities to provide data and metrics related to the VNPC projects and activities•Serves on committees, boards and coalitions that parallel the ideologies, goals and objectives of the public health sector; promotes collaboration with same.•Actively and regularly engages with stakeholders around the state.Customer Service•Treats others in the work place with respect. Guided by VNPC program goals, identifies and takes steps to meet the needs of the members of the VNPC.•Working with supervisor and co-workers, improves work processes by making suggestions and jointly developing changes to decrease cost and/or improve services.•Shares fairly in assigned work tasks and helps in other areas when needed.•Limits problems between employees by talking with involved co-worker(s) about an issue as soon as it comes up and, when needed, getting supervisor involved.•Works with team members in a collaborative manner to ensure coordination of initiatives.Training and Leadership•Setsprofessional example & proactively promotes participation, seeksadditional learning & development skill opportunities.•Participatesin in-service, workshops & classes to maintain/upgrade knowledge,skills and abilities as pertains to maternal and infant health data,public health, & theory & practice.•Setsstandards & priorities for maternal and infant health.Proactively researches & requeststraining to update skills as available/appropriate.Other Duties as Assigned•Thegoal of the VNPC is for Virginia to be the best and safest state todeliver and have a baby. •Tothat end, this position contributes to supporting the health of allVirginians through the efficient and effective work of the VNPC. •Maybe required to perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Hiring Standards:•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.•Bachelor's degree in public health, health statistics, epidemiology or social science with a data emphasis•Expertise in community engagement and health equity•Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAS, SPSS•Excellent public speaking/presentation skills•Well organized and experience working in a fast-paced environment•Independent and self-starter•Excellent customer service skillsPreferred Qualifications: •Master's degree in public health, health statistics, epidemiology or social science with a data emphasis•Knowledge of Quality Improvement•Experience working with grants and deliverables•Experience working with a Perinatal Quality Collaborative•Experience working with maternal and infant population dataUniversity Job: Information Technology, IS, Data Analyst 1-3(24221N, 24222N, 24223N)ORP Eligible: NoThis position is open until filled.This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health,vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.FLSAUniversity EmployeeJob FTE1Exemption StatusExemptRestricted PositionYesE-ClassUF - University Employee FTJob CategoryUniversity EmployeeORP EligibleNoSalary RangeUp to $65,000Compensation TypeSalariedTarget Hire Date11/1/2024Contact Information for CandidatesJewel Jeffersonjewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.orgDocuments Needed to Apply