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Research Assistant UIW Mission Position Summary The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting department faculty in the operation of a shared science lab to initiate, implement, and evaluate PCR, gel electrophoresis, HPLC, and decalcified tissue histology tests. The Research Assistant reports to the Associate Dean of Research. Essential Functions Job Duties Knowledge Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to perform scientific calculations for reagent preparation.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li> <li>Strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</li> <li>Strong presentation skills.</li> <li>Excellent time-management skills</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.</li> <li>Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.</li> </ul> Required Education Bachelors of Science Degree. Required Work Experience One (1) year of experience in a biomedical research lab. Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Masters of Science Degree in biomedical research.</li> <li>Experience working with microCT imaging.</li> <li>Experience working in a bone-focused lab.</li> <li>Experience in rt-PCR and protein analyses.</li> <li>Experience with soft and hard tissue histology and cell culture methods using cell lines and primary cells.</li> </ul> Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Work Hours Typically Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with the flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 40lbs of lab equipment or materials. Posting Number: AS2010PO Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Staff (non-exempt) Desired Start Date: 09/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary): Reports To: Associate Dean of Research Salary: $41,697 Annualized Open Date: 08/05/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicant None. To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/5494760" target="_blank">https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/26372</a> UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-a6e54110dccb8f4a8cea93780faedc14

University of the Incarnate Word

Research Assistant

Strategic Partnerships ManagerPosition Overview:One Percent for America (OPA) is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join its talented team. OPA’s mission is to reduce barriers to US citizenship, advance immigrant inclusion, and advocate for immigrant equity and financial prosperity. One way that OPA does this is by providing unsecured small-dollar loans at 1% interest to cover the cost of USCIS immigration application fees.&nbsp;OPA’s digital lending program has already deployed $1.5M+ in loan capital to 1800+ borrowers, and we are just getting started.The Strategic Partnerships Manager plays a key role in developing, expanding, and managing relationships with a diverse national network of mission-aligned partners and allies, including corporations, government entities, funders, and community-based organizations (CBOs) supporting accessible paths to U.S. citizenship, workforce development, and New American integration. This role provides critical support for place-based strategic relationship-building and programming, requiring domestic travel to conferences, events, and meetings as often as once a month. This position will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives.&nbsp;This position requires a passionate and purposeful individual with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and prior experience managing multiple projects, programs, and events from conception to launch. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will represent OPA at events, conferences, and with community partners, requiring strong presentation and persuasive communication skills. Candidates with lived experience within immigrant communities are encouraged to apply.Work Arrangements: The OPA team is hybrid and gathers in person quarterly in Boston.&nbsp;Geographic flexibility can be accommodated.Background:&nbsp;<a>One Percent for America (OPA), founded by BlueHub Capital, is a national 501c3 nonprofit organization reducing barriers to U.S. citizenship, advancing immigrant inclusion, and advocating for immigrant equity and financial prosperity-- successfully opening new pathways to citizenship that address rising citizenship application costs.</a><ul><li>United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) application fees have been identified as a critical barrier to immigrants. While USCIS has a fee waiver program for eligible low-income immigrants, only 1% are income eligible.</li><li>OPA is an immigration fee assistance program for the remaining 99%--over 9 million eligible immigrants.&nbsp;</li><li>OPA’s innovative program delivers immigration funding support at the speed and scale necessary to drive systemic change and impact.</li></ul>We work with the flexibility and speed of a start-up, while also having strategic support and stability through our founding sponsor, BlueHub Capital, is a mission-driven, nonprofit community development financing organization focused on building healthy communities where low-income people live and work. We use innovative financial tools and deploy capital to support projects that make communities more vibrant places to live. BlueHub has four distinct programs: BlueHub Loan Fund (community development financing), BlueHub SUN (foreclosure relief), BlueHub Energy (clean energy access) and One Percent for America (citizenship financing). Since our founding in 1985, BlueHub has invested over $2.6 billion (and leveraged over $13.6 billion) to reduce economic inequality.Our offices are located in the Nubian Square neighborhood of Boston, MA. To learn more about BlueHub Capital, please visit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bluehubcapital.org" target="_blank">www.bluehubcapital.org</a>.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Strategic Planning: Support the Director of Strategic Initiatives and collaborate with senior leadership to develop OPA’s placed-based and workforce development initiatives, reporting on objectives, priorities, and performance metrics.</li><li>Initiative Development &amp; Project Management: Research and evaluate strategic programmatic opportunities, projects, funding sources, and partnerships that align with the organization's strategic goals. Utilize project management skills to drive and execute on strategic initiatives that advance OPA’s goals and mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Event Management: Develop event management project plans, including budgets, vendors, staffing plan, event materials and design assets, and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and post-event reports.</li><li>Business Development: Identify&nbsp;partnership prospects, strategic engagement opportunities, and develop plans to foster business relationships that support OPA’s thought leadership, growth, and business objectives.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Prospect, build, document, and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including community-based organizations, corporate and government partners, and industry influencers.</li><li>Partnership Management: Lead&nbsp;outreach and engagement efforts to develop a network of immigrant service-provider organizations that support OPA’s strategic goals.</li><li>Data Management: Build and manage&nbsp;a database of community-based organizations, government contacts, and corporate partners and prospects.&nbsp;</li><li>Data Analysis &amp; Reporting: Develop data-driven reports and assessments to support decision-making, measure progress, and support strategic adjustments as needed. Produce reports requested by OPA leadership, Board of Directors, partners and sponsors.</li><li>Innovation: Actively participate in OPA's culture of innovation by exploring new technologies, business models, as well as trends in immigration and New American integration.</li><li>Subject Matter Expertise:&nbsp;Manage in-house research and data collection to maintain subject matter expertise in immigration.</li></ul>Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>5+ years of experience managing relationships, projects, events, and reporting.</li><li>A deep understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants seeking US citizenship.</li><li>A self-starter who has experience effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive results by deeply understanding community needs, rigorously prioritizing opportunities, and flawlessly executing projects.</li><li>A team player eager to help, even when tasks fall outside your formal job description.&nbsp;</li><li>Able to think ahead and look for ways to increase reach, impact, and efficiency. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong project management skills and excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Strong presentation and communication skills.</li><li>Prior experience working on remote team, delivering results, communicating across multiple channels, and contributing to a culture of kindness and transparency.</li><li>Spanish language proficiency is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Interest in or commitment to social and economic justice, consistent with the mission and goals of One Percent for America and BlueHub Capital.</li></ul><a>Salary and Benefits:</a>Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience within the guidelines of BlueHub Capital’s scale. As a “life cycle employer,” BlueHub invest in the benefits, training, growth opportunities and infrastructure that let you envision a career here. Benefits include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous insurance benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including additional reimbursement for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses</li><li>Retirement benefits: Competitive 401(k) matching</li><li>Unique BlueHub benefits and stipends that support employee wellness, sustainable practices, and charitable gift matching</li><li>Excellent package of vacation time and paid leave, as well as generous roll-over policies</li></ul>Application:<a>Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter online via our application portal. You may direct your cover letter to Shannon Weiss, Talent Acquisition Specialist.&nbsp;</a>No calls please. Due to the high volume of applications, BlueHub Capital cannot return phone calls about the position and, regrettably, cannot notify applicants of the status of applications unless an interview is requested.BlueHub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, active military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding and expressing breast milk), genetic information, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual’s qualifications for a specific job opening.

BlueHub Capital

Strategic Partnerships Manager

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