Research Program Coordinator
University of South Carolina

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Research Program Coordinator

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156413

Research Program Coordinator

Columbia

Richland

Arnold School of Public Health

ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Commensurate with experience

Full Time

37.5

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule must remain flexible to meet the needs of the department. This position involves some travel.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

12 months

Other Professional

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

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The Research Program Coordinator will work with the faculty principal investigator, Dr. Abigail Hogan, and grant staff to assist with NIH-funded studies focused on anxiety and communication in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS). Responsibilities may include: coordinating recruitment and community outreach activities; determining participant eligibility; enrolling and scheduling eligible participants; managing website, newsletter, and social media communications; conducting participant assessments; managing participant records and data in REDCap databases; and preparing reports for families and funding agencies. The position will involve occasional travel within the state of South Carolina and across the United States for participant assessments or conference attendance. This position is ideal for someone who desires a longer-term position in research with a higher level of intellectual stimulation, leadership, and challenge.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, communication sciences and disorders, communications/marketing, or a related field. Travel across South Carolina and within the United States is required.

Prior experience in recruitment and community-based outreach for research; Extensive knowledge of agencies, providers, and networks that serve children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families in the state of South Carolina; Prior experience working with families who have children with neurodevelopmental disorders; Prior experience with REDCap data management software

This individual must be able to communicate effectively with faculty, postdocs, other research staff, and graduate and undergraduate students, as well as communicate effectively and sensitively with families who participate in research. This individual must also be interested in and skilled at working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.

Coordinate and oversee recruitment-related activities, such as study advertisement and participation in community engagement events. Includes managing website, newsletter, and social media communications; developing advertisement and recruitment materials; attending community outreach events and conferences with other team members; meeting with community stakeholders to discuss research participation opportunities; and coordinating with state-wide and national agencies to distribute study advertisements.

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35%

Recruit, screen, enroll, and schedule research participants, with assistance from other team members as indicated. Includes coordinating research assessment appointments and managing the lab assessment schedule/calendar; coordinating research subject travel arrangements; tracking return of survey and informant data; ensuring that participants receive compensation/reimbursement for research participation and associated travel expenses; tracking enrollment numbers in REDCap and generating enrollment reports and projections; assisting the PI with reporting recruitment and enrollment updates to funding agencies.

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30%

Collect data and conduct behavioral assessments in a standardized manner to families and children with neurodevelopmental disorders and typically developing controls. Includes achieving and maintaining research reliability standards on research measures; ensuring compliance with lab and IRB standards and procedures; ensuring confidentiality and privacy of research participants and data; Travel for assessments, within the state of South Carolina and across the United States, as required.

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25%

Follow and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures.

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Non-Essential

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06/16/2024

06/15/2025

05/03/2024

06/16/2024

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.



We are only accepting applications submitted by June 16, 2024.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167799

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