Unit: School of Public Health MBU

Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Duties & Responsibilities:

Participant Assessments and Data Collection:

• Conduct assessments including collection of anthropometric, physical, interview, and survey data
• Data quality control and management
• Process samples for analysis in accordance with manualized procedures (e.g., blood, urine)
• Assist with scheduling participant visits and retention activities 
• Maintain accurate regulatory and study documentation, including participant records.

Participant Recruitment, Screening and Retention:

• Screen participants for study eligibility in accordance with trial protocol through community-based outreach and engagement activities
• Conduct orientation and informed consent visits
• Monitor rates of screening, enrollment, and ineligibility
• Retain study participants for follow up visits
• Work closely with lead Clinical Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations of ongoing studies.
• Assist with preparation of study-related materials (e.g., recruitment flyers, advertisements, and intervention materials)
• Support development of recruitment materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate

Community Engagement Responsibilities 

• Foster trust and respectful communication with communities participating in the research
• Assist with implementation of community-engaged research activities and community events
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to support study implementation

Intervention Materials:

• Assist with adaptation of existing intervention content to meet needs of residents of income-based housing
• Support the development of new intervention content to address health literacy

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Familiarity with the research process and principles of research design
• Experience in clinical research or community-based research
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously, and possess strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced research environment while consistently centering participants’ needs and experience
• Flexibility with work hours to include early mornings for assessments, as well as occasional weekends and evenings as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred with a concentration in health sciences or a related field
• Experience with REDCap
• CITI certification in human subjects’ research
• Formal training and / or experience in community-engaged research

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes - This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 93400 - Open

Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOPH HR
Contact Email: Brookst10@vcu.edu