Department
PED-TRAFFIC SAFETY (IN-PDTS-IUINA)
Department Information
The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.
Job Summary
This position leads statewide outreach for the Automotive Safety Program by planning and delivering events, mobile car seat clinics, and trainings to expand child passenger safety services. Responsibilities include promoting outreach, tracking data, managing inventories, coordinating courses and events, supporting the Annual Car Seat Clinic, and ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and strong team collaboration.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
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Leads and manages statewide outreach initiatives by maintaining a calendar of events, attending community engagements, and coordinating Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) participation.
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Promotes activities through social media, email, and newsletters while ensuring compliance with Indiana University (IU) guidelines.
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Plans and executes monthly outreach events, tracks engagement, and maintains detailed records for reporting.
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Builds and sustains relationships with community partners to expand program reach and visibility.
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Plans and delivers key program activities, including mobile car seat clinics, refresher courses, CPST courses, and the Annual Car Seat Clinic.
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Ensures all events are well-coordinated, staffed, and executed effectively. Maintains necessary materials and supplies, supports cross-regional activities, and ensures all event data is accurately collected and reported in a timely manner.
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Manages stipend processes for CPSTs and translators, including reviewing, approving, and submitting required documentation.
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Tracks stipend usage and ensures accessibility across the state in collaboration with partners.
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Maintains accurate financial and program data, updates reporting tools monthly, and ensures all required information is included in annual reports and objective tracking documents by established deadlines.
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Ensures adherence to IU and program policies, including training requirements and documentation standards.
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Maintains inventory of outreach supplies and ensure readiness for events and training.
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Participates in team responsibilities such as shared communication channels and program support.
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Travels as required to support statewide and out-of-state activities, attend conferences, and contribute to continuous program improvement and professional development.
General Responsibilities
- Collaborates with team members to develop program objectives and create policies to meet them.
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Coordinates program operation with all collaborative units.
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Monitors progress and maintains all necessary data bases.
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Actively recruits program participants and researches new venues and methods of recruitment.
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May provide guidance to support and temporary staff and coordinates workflow for the program.
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Researches available grants and assists creating funding proposals that further advance support of the program.
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Writes grant reports.
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Administers program budgets.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
SKILLS
Required
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Proficient written and verbal communication skills
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Maintains a high degree of professionalism
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Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
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Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
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Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
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Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$45,000.00 - 55,000.00 per year based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
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Health savings account with generous IU contributions
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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Basic group life insurance paid by IU
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Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
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Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
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10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
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Generous paid time off plans
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Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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