State Opioid Response (SOR) Coordinator

Company: Marshall University
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job Description The primary focus of this position is to advance strategic priorities of the Marshall Health Family and Community Health Division of Addiction Sciences and Marshall University related to population health improvement, with specific duties related to the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis and State Opioid Response (hereinafter "STR/SOR") grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This position is responsible for supporting, planning, and coordinating organizational activities including policy formulation, management of daily operations, and resource stewardship consistent with business objectives. It may oversee or assist in procurement, human resources, communications, finance, general operations, and/or office support. Provides operational leadership; requires creativity, and interpretive abilities to effectively resolve complex problems. Work effort has significant impact on personnel, budget and operations, producing major organizational, legal and financial results, and/or liability. Duties and Responsibilities
--- Provide technical assistance and support at the request of the Assistant Director of the Marshall Health's Family and Community Health Division of Addiction Sciences, the STR / SOR grant(s) principal investigator and/or grant(s) program manager related to the STR / SOR grants, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and other governmental entities.
--- Organize, facilitate, and staff meetings/summits/workgroups that align with the Marshall Health and Marshall University's priorities of improving population health and addressing substance use and opioid use disorder.
--- Routine collaboration and interaction with the STR / SOR grant(s) principal investigator and the grant(s) program manager, as well as relevant counterparts at West Virginia University and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, is required.
--- Prioritize and respond timely and appropriately to requests for technical assistance and analytic/policy support related to Marshall Health's Family and Community Health Division of Addiction Sciences and Marshall University's academic and planning strategic areas.
--- This position will support and coordinate operational function(s) under the guidance of the STR / SOR principal investigator and STR / SOR program manager's guidance. Personnel supervision is not required but work coordination with staff managing up, laterally and down the reporting chain is required. In addition, general sharing of knowledge and team participation is expected in this role. Program, project or activity lead responsibilities may occur in this position.
--- The incumbent will typically perform the duties of this position within a general office environment, although travel up to 20% of the time, as well as telecommuting, will be required. Sitting for long periods, standing, and some lifting may be necessary.
--- Operates various types of office equipment & machinery.
--- Activities will require manual skill to provide and/or alter services and/or products. Work Environment
Typical office environment with shared space except while traveling or telecommuting where exposure to varying weather elements is to be expected. Incumbent is responsible to know and comply with all safety procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus in political science, project management, public administration, business, or a related field;
--- 3 - 5 years of program management and/or government experience; or
--- An equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to perform all essential duties as outlined in the job description. Preferred Qualifications Posting Number MR0368 Open Date 03/31/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter Optional Documents Marshall University
  One John Marshall Drive
  Huntington, WV 25755
  

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