In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the OMG Center is directing the national program, New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF Programming.  New Connections aims to introduce new scholars and researchers in health and health care, from groups historically underrepresented in RWJF programming, to the Foundation.

The OMG Center (www.omgcenter.org ), a Philadelphia based nonprofit organization, supports innovative solutions to the challenges facing communities through evaluation, strategic research and planning, and philanthropic services. OMG works nationally with organizations, individually and collectively, in the nonprofit, foundation and governmental sectors. Areas of established expertise include public health and healthcare, pre-k-12 and higher education, arts and culture, children youth and families, community and regional development, electronic media policy, and the environment.  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation located in Princeton, NJ, is the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. For more than 35 years the Foundation has brought its experience, commitment and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of all Americans. We work with a dedicated group of diverse individuals and organizations to support programs that have measurable impact and create meaningful and timely change.

The project coordinator is a professional staff member who will work with staff members of the OMG as well as RWJF New Connections program staff to ensure successful implementation of the New Connections program. This includes program and grant monitoring, conducting program-related research, assisting in designing and implementing new initiatives, working with key experts, and evaluating proposals. The project coordinator is expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to the mission of the New Connections program, which is to increase the diversity of perspectives informing RWJF programming and support a broad network of diverse scholars. 

Gathering and synthesizing research for internal and external use,               including producing clearly written products that integrate findings on diversity from external and RWJF funded projects and highlight lessons learned for internal and external audiences.

Conducting library and internet searches on networks of scholars in multidisciplinary fields to support New Connections grantees, alumni and applicants.

Participating in staff presentations and presentations at policy, research and professional conferences; and Maintaining data files and corresponding documentation of program policy and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree or equivalent education and experience in public health, public administration, health economics, and education or a related health, behavioral or social science field.

Minimum two (2) years of related professional work experience with diversity programs,including programs to help increase the representation of historically under-represented groups, aswell as working with alumni, fellows and scholars programs in monitoring, tracking and supportingnetworks.

Personally motivated to support the goals of the New Connections program.

Strong project and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to: think independently and interact effectively as part of a team and in multidisciplinary teams and settings; be flexible, creative, and able to juggle multiple priorities; and be tolerant of ambiguity and differences in work approaches.

Excellent written, electronic communication and oral presentation skills.

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; collegial, energetic, ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, grantees, applicants, consultants, external funders and others who contribute to New Connections development and management.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with research synthesis/review as well as strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize and produce clearly written materials for multiple audiences.

Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; experience with SPSS, SAS or STATAhelpful.

Strong computing skills including use of Internet, MS Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to travel as required.  

Contact:

We offer a competive salary and benefit package.  To apply, please mail, fax, or e-mail your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to:  Mail:  Edith G. Arrington, The OMG Center, 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 805, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Fax: 215.732.8123 -- E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it