Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to organize, execute, and monitor the implementation of new and existing clinical projects and translational research within EPI -NC. The Program Coordinator will act as the first point of contact for the EPI -NC technical assistance program, communicating among the team to assure the timely implementation and completion of all managed project activities.
The Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations, working closely with the Program Director to implement new projects aimed to improve public health. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to: establishing and monitoring the progress of project milestones, deliverables, and timeline; assisting with project budgeting; coordinating team meetings and events; communicating with stakeholders; and problem-solving process and procedural issues. Opportunities to contribute to or conduct program implementation research are available, depending on the interest and background of the successful candidate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Previous program coordination experience preferred.
Knowledge of Implementation Science practices preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.
  • Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).
  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).
  • None of the above
• * Do you possess experience with MS Office, especially PowerPoint?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience with survey software, such as REDCap or Qualtrics?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience with data management and monitoring data quality. Include any experience you have using coding software such as R, SPSS, or similar software.

  (Open Ended Question)