Program Coordinator - Community Based Research Institute

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Coordinates the operational activities associated with the Gut Microbiome, Sleep and Cognition Study including but not limited to tracking budget, assisting with study recruitment, participant screening and data collection, regulatory compliance, and distribution of incentives.

• Tracks budgets and resources to assure efforts are in compliance with project/study guidelines.
• Assists with the coordination of all protocol and procedure training sessions.
• Assists with regulatory compliance issues such as tracking and recording protocol-specific certifications and procedure certifications such as Human Subject Protection and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and record Institutional Review Board approvals, etc.
• Ensures specifications and source documentation are obtained for all studies from external organizations
• Ensures statistical and data management reports are generated and distributed in a timely manner.
• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts training sessions about the study.
• Develops, designs, and coordinates production and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Assists with updating the manual of operations (SOP), data collection forms and websites associated with study.
• Coordinates data collection activities and schedule follow-up study visits and calls.
• Coordinates meetings, phone conferences, minutes, and presentations for multiple projects/studies.
• Coordinates project documentation such as conflict of interest and copyright forms for manuscript submissions.
• Coordinates and assist with regulatory reports.
• Serves as custodian of participant incentives.
• Serves as liaison with internal departments and external entities.
• Performs data collection and data entry.
• Assists in writing scientific papers for publication.
• Assists with preparation and submission of grants.
• May supervise lower-level staff.
• Assists participants with completing data collection instruments.
• Recruits and screens participants
• Requests medical records and coordinate data abstraction of medical records (pertinent diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment).
• Works with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure that all facilities used are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Maintains copies of any applicable facility audits and equipment inspection/service reports.
• Pick-up and drop-off of study materials at participant houses (mileage reimbursed)
• Participates in weekly research team meetings.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• CITI certification (social/behavioral) involving human subjects and health privacy. Must be completed within first week.
• Advanced literature search and writing experience.
• Data analysis experience preferred.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to travel locally
• This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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