Clinical Subjects Coordinator

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Summary

1-YEAR TERM-LIMITED APPOINTMENT

Job Summary

Level Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab (leveluplab.org) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is accepting applications for the Clinical Subjects Coordinator position. We are seeking candidates to provide research and administrative support to project teams in coordinating multiple federal-grant funded, multi-site, multi-year research studies. The selected candidate will assist the team in coordinating two National Institute of Mental Health funded projects, specifically working with autism population. This position requires travel to and from study sites, with the option of staying at a hotel for sites that are farther away.

This position, which includes benefits, is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visa status by the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

About Us

Level Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab's mission is to help bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups. We are pursuing this mission within the context of the Grand Challenges of Social Work by seeking to Harness Technology for Social Good, Ensure Healthy Development for All Youth, Promote Social Isolation, and Eradicate Social Isolation.

Our lab utilizes community-based participatory approaches and technological innovations to achieve these aims. Our funded program builds on the interdisciplinary strength of the resource-rich, research-focused environment at the University of Michigan.

Responsibilities*

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and professional Clinical Subjects Coordinator to carry out the following duties and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

Coordinating project recruitment
Conducting data collection visits both remotely and on-site
Coordinating and conducting follow-up data collection
Carrying out research visits with community partners
Conducting implementation interviews and focus groups with community partners
Coordinating community-based trainings, and supervisions
Developing data collection protocols and engaging in valid data collection
Managing and monitoring both quantitative and qualitative data
Conducting literature reviews, and identifying valid clinical assessments
Communicating regularly with participants, community partners, and Principal Investigators
Monitoring project timelines, report deadlines, and progress towards project goals
Assisting in IRB reporting, amendments, and applications
Assisting with reports to project sponsors and community partners
Creating outreach materials both in print and digital format
Assisting the team in social media management
Coordinating purchases for the lab
Attending and facilitating project meetings
Mentoring student research assistants

Required Qualifications*

At least a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, Education, Disability Studies, Social Science, and/or a related field
At least 1 year of research and/or administrative experience in a research lab
Ability to travel to study sites

Desired Qualifications*

Experience in Excel, REDCap, SPSS, Dedoose, and other statistical applications, and Canva
Previous community-based research experience
Experience with clinical assessments
Social media experience

Work Locations

Although the work location will be in the School of Social Work building (SSWB) at 1080 S. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106, a hybrid of remote and in person work is available.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.