Description

Department:

85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY

The project manager will provide management and support in the coordination of recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities of multiple quality of life-focused research studies in adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology. Our AYA studies are focused on helping to improve the psychological well-being and health-related quality of life of AYAs (ages 15 to 39) recently diagnosed with cancer or those who are cancer survivors. We are seeking a project manager who is passionate about health equity and improving outcomes for these patients during a challenging period of their lives. Under general supervision, the responsibilities of the project manager include performing administration and coordinate work directed towards the design, implementation, evaluation, and review of AYA research studies; ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements; handling regulatory procedures, including submissions to CT.gov; writing progress reports to the NIH and managing IRB protocols; and monitoring project progress.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical or health discipline with three years of survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
3. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Bilingual candidates must pass the Medical Interpretation Level I Spanish test (within 90 days of employment)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of certain phases of the assigned research studies. Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks to be undertaken and sets priorities as appropriate.
2. Responsible for the administration and coordination of various aspects of the study, ensuring that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol.
3. Supports the project by serving as a study liaison and representative, ensuring that allresearch participants are treated in a kind, respectful, culturally sensitive, and compassionate manner.
4. Coordinates and participates in recruitment and retention/follow-up activities for existing and new research studies; ability to work occasional evenings to support these efforts is required.
5. Write and submit IRB protocols.
6. Leads the development of data collection methods; revises study materials, forms, and recruitment materials, as requested.
7. Collects and helps monitor data on patients involved in research studies including source documentation and tracking worksheets.
8. Plan, coordinate, and lead regular meetings, conference calls, and trainings.
9. Assists with summary reports for team meetings and funding agencies as needed.
10. Performs data processing and helps coordinate data analysis with biostatisticians.
11. Establishes and maintains separate billing files (e.g., participant reimbursements) for research projects.
12. Collaborates with faculty, study team, stakeholders, and coworkers.
13. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to provide direction to research staff/teams
2. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
3. Knowledge of computerized data processing and basic statistical analysis
4. Strong initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
5. Organizational and time management skills
6. Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions and diverse job tasks
7. Ability to function under fluctuating levels of pressure and stress
8. Demonstrates teamwork and professionalism in working with patients, participants, families, medical providers, and other research staff

Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Project Manager I, Public Health Sciences-Social Sciences