Program Coordinator I - Department of Public Health Sciences

Job Description Summary

A full-time Project Coordinator I is needed to oversee a new cancer survivorship research study at the Hollings Cancer Center focused on digital health interventions for cancer survivors with depression. The coordinator will work with researchers, clinicians, patients and families in the clinical setting. The coordinator will participate in technology development guided by user-centered design principles and oversee recruitment, intervention delivery, data collection and data management activities for this study. The coordinator will join a cancer survivorship research team and also support a randomized controlled trial testing the effects of a supportive care intervention for head and neck cancer survivors and their caregivers. Finally, the Coordinator will oversee the development of a resource center for patients and families.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

40% - Manage patient screening through EPIC and oversee recruitment and enrollment into study. Oversee intervention delivery.

15% - Perform literature reviews and assist with grant-writing and manuscript development tasks.

10% - Collaborate with members of the research team and collaborating sites in developing and implementing protocols and strategies for cancer survivorship interventions. Provides comprehensive guidance and direction to collaborators regarding study activities.

10% - Prepare and manage regulatory documentation and oversee the reporting and communications for scientific and IRB review.

10% - Assist in technology activities working with our technology development partners.

10% - Oversee data collection, data entry and data management activities, including chart abstractions from patient medical records.

5% - Supervise study team members.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants, both in person and virtually.
  
  

Supervisor: Katherine Sterba, PhD, MPH

Please contact Dr. Sterba at [email protected] for more information.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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