Assistant Project Manager, Epidemiology

This position is under the supervision of Beatriz Ospino-Sanchez and is a 40 hour position and works with Drs. Mike Bancks, Lindsay Reynolds and Mara Vitolins

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs administrative and coordinative work directed toward the design, implementation, evaluation, and review of the assigned project(s). Assists in the coordination of recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities of the study. This position assists with coordinating operational activities, including drafting and execution of data use agreements for groups submitting data to the network for pooled analyses. This individual attends conference calls and meetings of the study investigators and also provides on-the-ground operational support for the annual conference. They also assist with managing a network budget with 8 prime and 2-3 pilot (per year) subcontracts.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical discipline.

One year of survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in administration and coordination of all phases of the assigned project as directed.

2. Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol.

3. Represents the project by serving as the study liaison and representative.

4. May provide guidance to other study personnel by providing training, direction, guidance, and evaluation of work activities.

5. Coordinates and participates in recruitment, data collection, and follow-up activities.

6. Assists with the development of collection methods; creates and revises study materials, forms, manuals, and brochures as requested.

7. Assists with and provides reports as requested.

8. Provides guidance and/or performs data processing and coordinates data analysis; oversees quality assurance of data.

9. Establishes and maintains separate billing files on specific accounts related to individual.

10. Orders and maintains adequate supplies for the project.

11. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of computerized data processing and statistical analysis

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable office environment

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