RUSH-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Epi Research
Coordinator I DEPARTMENT: Preventive Medicine
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator GRADE: 12
JOB CLASS/POSITION NUMBER: 10034 FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
General Summary: Creating Healthy Environments for Chicago Kids (CHECK) is an NIH-funded, randomized controlled trial comparing
two approaches to childhood obesity treatment in low-income populations.
The Research Coordinator is
responsible for scheduling and delivering the intervention to the families
participating in the study. Each Research Coordinator will handle
a caseload of about 120 families over the course of 3-4 years. He/she will
contribute to research publications emanating from this project. Finally, the
Research Coordinator may assist the PI in writing progress reports to the
NIH. This position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-orientated,
culturally-sensitive, flexible, comfortable in multiple environments, willing
to travel to participants’ homes within the City of Chicago, and has
outstanding interpersonal and rapport-building skills. The Research Coordinator will
work closely with the principal investigator and co-investigators in all
aspects of this position. Applicants must own an automobile that can be used
for work-related travel. The Research Coordinator exemplifies the Rush mission,
vision and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures at
all times.
Principal
Responsibilities:
1.
Maintain a caseload of multiple families that will progress
through a 12-month standardized behavioral intervention
2.
Deliver the intervention in accordance with the
protocol to participating families.
3.
Assist in participant recruitment, screening, and
treatment allocaton
4.
Participate in the development and/or evaluation of the
study educational materials and intervention fidelity measures.
5.
Maintain an active cellular phone line (a $30 monthly
cellular phone stipend will be provided).
6.
Effectively
interact with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and staff in the
Department of Preventive Medicine and other study sites (e.g., Dept of
Nutrition, University of Minnesota, and University of Illinois – Chicago).
7.
Attend and participate in
regular team meetings at Rush.
8.
Assist PI with drafting
of progress reports to NIH.
9.
Maintain an appropriate
inventory of intervention study supplies.
10.
Complies with ethical
standards for research involving human subjects.
11.
Contribute to scientific
manuscripts and abstracts
12.
Perform other duties as
assigned.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: Bachelor degree
required or Master’s degree in nutrition or a related health- or science-related
field is strongly preferred. State licensure is not required. Prior experience in
behavioral research, healthcare, and/or clinical counseling is required. Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) are a
necessity. Strong scientific writing skills are desired. The Research
Coordinator must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals in a
professional manner. This individual
must understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all
aspects of the studies. The Research Coordinator must be able to supervise dietetic
technicians and research assistants.
Work hours
are somewhat flexible, but will depend largely upon participant schedules. The Research
Coordinator must be available on some evenings and occasional Saturdays.
Some intervention activities will take
place in participants’ homes. The Program Coordinator must be able to travel to
locations within the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The above
is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the
performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.
Please contact Joselyn Williams if you are interested: joselyn_l_williams@rush.edu
Date Reviewed: 02/10/2017
Date Revised: 04/15/2019
