UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Journeyman - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

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-GEN06

Pay Range

37,200.00 - 48,300.00 - 59,500.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Job Duties:

• Participate in patient screening, recruitment, and enrollment activities according to protocol procedures. Provides routine updates on status of research activities in team meetings. (25%)
• Support project operations through administrative tasks such as meeting coordination, team scheduling, and managing internal and external communication. (25%)
• Perform data collection, data entry and data management activities. (20%)
• Support development, refinement and updating of project tools (e.g., intervention materials, resources for caregivers) (10%).
• Participate with team to implement study intervention activities (i.e., coordination of trainings, technical support, and facilitation) at each site. (10%)
• Supports team in adhering to regulatory requirements with preparation of reports and detailed electronic record keeping. (5%)
• Perform literature reviews and assist with grant-writing and manuscript development tasks. (5%)

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma and two years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Preferred Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A bachelor's degree and one-year 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.
• Proactive and energetic individual who can bring a strong energy to fostering team relationships and engagement.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required 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 temperat