Visiting Project Coordinator, Hoopsick Lab
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Visiting Project Coordinator, Hoopsick Lab

Health and Kinesiology
The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK) seeks a full-time (12-month) Visiting Project Coordinator. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of a large federally-funded epidemiologic study focusing on topics related to substance use and mental health under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rachel Hoopsick.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and schedule participants for annual data collection
Organize research activities and prepare manual of procedures
Oversee data collection and review, data cleaning, and data management
Assist with research dissemination activities
Coordinate with PI on lab policies and procedures and policies, ensure that standard protocols are followed, update manual of procedures, and keep track of certifications of team members
Assist with preparation and maintenance of IRB protocols
Assist with the preparation of semi-annual research performance progress reports
Communicate with the investigators and research staff at collaborating sites
Other related duties as assigned to carry out the proposed work, including and not limited to assisting with the preparation of intervention materials, hiring other project staff, participant compensation

Qualifications

Required: Master's degree in public health, community health, health administration, psychology, sociology, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
At least one year of research experience involving human subjects
Experience with participant recruitment/follow-up, data collection, and data management

Preferred: Experience with federally-funded research (e.g., NIH, CDC) coordination

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:
Knowledge of standard project management processes and approaches
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Dependable and capable of working with large diverse teams
Experience with participant recruitment/follow-up, data collection, and data management

Preferred:
Proficient with Stata and REDCap

Appointment Information
This position is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position of limited duration. As this position is grant funded, it is subject to the continued availability of funding and programmatic need. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The salary range for this position is $58,000.00 to $67,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 19, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact AHS HR at ahs-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027355
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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