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05/13/2024Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationJob Type:RegularSponsorship Available:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
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Summary of Job Duties:The Center for the Study of Tobacco at the UAMS College of Public Health is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator to work on a research project that focuses on identifying barriers to smoking cessation among adults who use menthol cigarettes. The Project Coordinator will gain experience in conducting research with adults who smoke as well as experience in health disparities, mobile health (mHealth), and behavioral research. The Project Coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator (PI)/Project Leader on all aspects of the project. The Project Coordinator will report to the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field plus three (3) years of project coordination or administrative support experience or
High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of project coordination or administrative support experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Willingness and directly learning and applying new skills.
Commitment to excellence.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful and able to seek out information and answers on own.
Responsible; high level of integrity; proactive; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Must be willing to screen and recruit participants.
Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus.
Prior experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews is a bonus.
Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations is a bonus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, health sciences, public health, or related field. or
Master's degree in communications, digital health, health sciences, public health, or related field
Experience in working on digital communications, digital health, mHealth, public health, or health-related projects.
Experience in assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA.
Experience in use of SPSS, MPlus, SAS, R, STATA, or other statistical packages.
Experience in use of REDCap.
Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data/interviews.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Participate in recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, and retention.
Enter and maintain recruitment, screening, and participant contact records.
Obtain informed consent/assent and assist with conducting focus groups/interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, development of assessments and interventions, and collection, storage, and shipment of biological samples.
Data collection will occur across the state, including rural areas.
Participate in regular project meetings, and trainings, provide updates on progress, and communicate regularly with the study team on recruitment and data collection progress.
Work with the study team to problem-solve issues, develop appropriate solutions, and assist the study team when needed.
Work with the study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data and work with the data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.
Work with the team to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write papers, and prepare presentations.
Work with the Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.
Perform duties may be assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.Required Documents to Apply:
ResumeOptional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check RequiredThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Sitting, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, StoopingBenefits Eligible:YesFull Time
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