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Sr. Health Project Coordinator Career Profile— Female, age 37 (ID #3229)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Sr. Health Project Coordinator do?

  What field is your job in?

Funded Research

  What is your job title?

Sr. Health Project Coordinator

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work for a private University and Medical Center that is the largest employer in our metropolitan area with over 11,000 employees. The Unversity includes the college with undergrad and graduate degrees, a Medical School and a major hospital and research center.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I assist faculty in my division with submission of grant applications. I handle all pre award and post award functions as well as the fiscal monitoring of the grant throughout its life. I prepare projections and assist with progress reports and final reports to sponsors. I also assist in setting up consultant agreements and subcontracts.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

40,800

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

43000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

I receive health insurance, generous sick leave based on my number of years of service, 5 weeks of vacation per year, and 403b contributions of 6% of my salary regardless of my contribution, also tuition benefits for myself, spouse and my children. Children are eligible for full tuition after parent has been with the University for 10 years or more.

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

I feel salary levels are a bit below average, however are benefits package does compensate for some of that.

2. Work environment!

  Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes, I have to work with a variety of people on a daily basis. This is one of the things I enjoy most about my current position. Every day is a little different from the day before and I have the opportunity to learn from my coworkers and colleagues.

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 2 Income
  • 6 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 5 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 3 Benefits
  • 4 Hours
  • 7 Level of responsibility
  • 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 8 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

  What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?



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