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Employer Name: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Study Coordinator manages research project activities ensuring the quality and integrity of data collection. May also assist Principal Investigator with the development of the study protocols and materials. They manage professional and support staff and review work product to ensure study protocol is followed as written and approved by the institution's IRB. Work with PI to develop the study protocol and protocol amendments for the IRB as needed, including the development of new measures. Manage data collection, analysis and cleaning, performing regular audits to ensure that the data collected are complete and accurate, and that the research is being conducted as outlined in the protocol. Develop appropriate progress reports for the PI, study funding agency and the IRB. Assist PI with preparation of grant proposals (new and competing renewals). Arrange meetings of study partners, develop meeting agendas, and facilitate meeting. Facilitate the preparation of conference abstracts, oral presentations, and poster presentations, and participate in the development of manuscripts for publication. Partner with institutional IT resources in the development of databases; data coding manuals and data entry guidelines. Train staff and interns to collect and enter data appropriately. Manage the collection of data from importable and exportable formats for rapid dissemination to PIs and sponsors as well as data analyses. Ensure that adverse events and protocol deviations are submitted to the IRB. Represent the study at internal and external academic meetings and community events. Act as a liaison to project partners to discuss new procedures that could be implemented. Determine staffing needs to ensure efficient and appropriate coverage, and recommend appropriate changes to staffing patterns as needed. Manage staff performance and evaluate the quality of work providing timely and corrective feedback as needed. Oversee all aspects of research visits including recruitment, eligibility, informed consent, tracking, follow-up, and chart reviews and collaborate with other members of the team as needed for the study Recruit, acclimate, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research interns. Work with Departmental Administrator to develop and monitor project budgets. Will provide effective recommendations in the management of research study staff. May liaise with study participants, rescruitment sites, administrative staff and interact with research staff on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned Reports to the Principal Investigator QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and minimum 1-3 years related experience. Master's Degree strongly preferred. Bilingual English / Spanish proficiency (written and oral) preferred. Research experience with children and families with asthma or chronic disease is highly preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to apply technology to resolve problems. Must demonstrate proven knowledge of SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software and ability to perform data analysis. Must have prior expierience with grant proposal and abstract/manuscript writing Must demonstrate proficiency with troubleshooting study-related applications in smartphones Outstanding judgment, initiative, and attention to detail are essential. Must be able manage competing priorities while supporting more than one project. Can be relied upon to ensure that activities within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget Outline project goals and timelines and reviews progress at defined intervals. Ability to work well in a team setting and independently is essential. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent communication skills including the ability to present to individuals and groups. Strong organizational, staff management and project management skills. Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed. Minimum Salary Range USD $58,500.00/Yr. Maximum Salary Range USD $61,000.00/Yr.