Outreach Representative

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Outreach Representative at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.


Essential functions (job duties):

Submission of regulatory documents and IRB approval for clinical trial research studies.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive regulatory documents for studies.
Assist with community outreach efforts to spread awareness of clinical trials available and increase participant volume.
Organize and facilitate meetings related to research coordination.
Provide administrative support to research team including scheduling, managing correspondence, participant and recruitment follow-up.
Serve as point of contact for participant questions and concerns.
Enter required data into Oncore system and other software as required by clinical trial sponsors.
Assist with compiling key metrics to evaluate productivity and successes.
Perform other related duties as assigned by site manager.


Unique duties:
Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably with an understanding of clinical and basic research.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice for research.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   Able to communicate effectively with the community, faculty, staff, sponsors, and students.  Effectively present information verbally or in writing, for individuals, small or large groups, with strong proof-reading skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Completes projects and tasks on time.
Able to shift priorities and multi-task on various projects, accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, realistically estimate time and resource requirements on projects.

Demonstrated attention to detail with ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to the process of gathering and analyzing information. Able to propose and evaluate alternative solutions to achieve organizational goals.

Possess awareness of multicultural issues and principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism; serve and engage others in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Ability to learn and adapt to using new and changing digital technology platforms and online resources.


Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine


Primary department:

H0610 - Obstetrics/Gynecology


Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum:
  • Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:
Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.


Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.



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