Clinical Research Coordinator, PATHS at The George Washington University

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator, PATHS. This position will support a randomized controlled trial of an online intervention to support parents of adolescent gay/bisexual boys in communicating with their sons more effectively about sexuality and HIV. We are enrolling 350 ethnically diverse parent-adolescent dyads into the trial and following them over time to observe intervention effects.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages IRB process (submission, communication, amendments, etc.).
• Assists in setting up and monitoring 3 subcontracts with partner universities; collaborates with the technology team at Northwestern which handles the technical aspects of the intervention.
• Works with the advertising consulting firm to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate the online advertising strategy, and manages the social media advertising accounts.
• Helps to reach recruitment and retention goals and monitors progress toward those goals.
• Interacts with ethnically diverse sexual minority adolescents and their parents in a culturally competent manner in order to screen participants into the study, follow up with them to maintain engagement and conduct condom skills assessments.
• Uses REDCap system to monitor participant progress through the study, and ensure participants meet study milestones.
• Provides overall research support, including monitoring study budget, assists with data management and analysis, conducts literature reviews, assists with manuscript preparation, assists with grant writing, assists in preparing and submitting reports to the funder, attends and contributes ideas to team meetings, support for the clinical trial, assists in study instrument design.
• Supervises 3-4 hourly student RAs working on the study, with the guidance of the PI.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 2 years of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Certification preferred.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with ethnically diverse minority populations.
• Previous experience providing research support in a University setting.

Hiring Range

$43,888.00 - $67,889.82

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Clinical Research Operations

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30 -5PM; some evenings and weekends

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

R002212

Job Open Date:

09/11/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

02/28/2027

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.