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General Description (Purpose and Function):
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that conducts research on the prevention of health risk behaviors among Hispanic adolescents. Ideal applicants will exhibit strong dedication towards reducing health disparities and a commitment to populations that are underserved. The individual in this role will be a part of innovative and cutting-edge research being conducted within the South Florida community and beyond with a focus on overseeing and directing federally funded etiologic and intervention studies with prominent and internationally recognized leaders in the field of prevention science.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing of Assessment Activities (50%)
Oversees all assessment activities, including supervising and scheduling assessors, provide reports about assessment activities, troubleshoots ways to locate and assess participants.
Establishes and/or helps to establish relationships with community personnel to facilitate participant recruitment.
Interviews prospective assessors and makes recommendations to study Principal Investigators regarding hiring.
Oversees, evaluates and monitors on-the-job performance of assessment staff.
Reviews data collection procedures and ensures that these procedures are conducted properly (as well as problem solves potential errors in data collection).
Identify new strategies to maximize the efficiency of data entry.
Day-to-day Project Management (40%)
Coordinate day to day research activities for multiple projects.
Assists in publications and manuscript preparation.
Coordinates new employee onboarding and trainings.
Works with legal department in the preparation, definition, and signing of contracts with national and
international institutions.
Assist in the development, maintenance and tracking of research protocols, consent forms,
questionnaires, recruitment materials, study SOPs and regulatory binder documentation for local and
external sites.
Coordinate local and external sites to harmonize the implementation of study procedures.
Develop project timelines and utilize various project management tools and systems to track
and monitor project progress.
Manage clinical-research interface aspects of research studies.
Interface with human resources to post research vacancies, interview and select the final applicant.
Budget (2%)
Manage study funds, participant payments, and purchase of study supplies.
Monitor the study budget and make recommendations for cost reduction where possible.
Work with administrative staff to ensure that funding agency progress reports are completed on time.
Prepare budgets associated with the dissemination of study lab interventions
Assist with the management, planning and forecasting of project budget.
Interface with finance and administration units to outline contractual agreements for essential
services required by projects, such as biospecimen tests, health software, and electronic
compensations.
IRB Management (2%)
Handles lRB-related correspondence, including drafting initial protocols, renewals, and adverse event reporting.
Maintain regulatory documents and assist with preparations of reports to IRB, DSMB, and research team.
Contracting (4%)
Oversee that agreements with external service companies and consultants
Collaborate on project submissions to Latin American institutions interested in the UM-Familias Unidas
Intervention Program.
Manage compliance issues related to research grants and contracts.
Performs other duties as assigned (2%)
Completes other duties not specified here
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Research experience, ability to manage multiple staff members, and strong conflict resolution skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of computers are essential.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (both written and oral).
Ability to demonstrate self-directed, collaborative, and low-conflict problem solving skills.
Ability to effectively delegate authority.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and establish the highest level of integrity with others to coordinate work processes to meet objectives.
Ability to handle several tasks at once without becoming overwhelmed.
Direct yet compassionate communication style.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in social sciences preferred.
Work Experience Requirements:
At least two years of supervisory experience required.
Knowledge of REDCap software preferred.
This position requires a flexible work schedule with some weekend and evening hours.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
