Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Job Summary

We are seeking a research team member whose primary research duties include in-person data collection and delivery of a non-pharmacological intervention within Philadelphia and surrounding area nursing homes to residents living with dementia. Research Coordinator must drive with their own transportation to nursing homes within an approximate 1-hour radius from University City to work with nursing home residents living with dementia and collect data from the nursing home staff and the person living with dementia. Time and mileage reimbursed. Other responsibilities include recruitment, study enrollment, consenting, and data management. A full list of responsibilities are listed below in the essential functions section. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a National Institutes of Health National Institute of Nursing funded study to test a person-centered, nature-based sensory intervention for nursing home residents living with dementia and persistent vocalizations. This role includes assisting with other projects as well.

Essential Functions

• Collect data from nursing home staff and research participants who are nursing home residents living with dementia
• Interact and communicate with nursing home administration and staff
• Recruitment and enrollment, including consenting procedures
• Data entry and management
• Complete required training (e.g., human subjects training, HIPAA training, project software) and attend relevant seminars
• Attend related research team meetings and assist with preparing minutes and agenda items
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of institutional review board documents, training handbooks, procedure books, data collection forms, other study related forms, and study equipment
• Assist with data analysis
• Assist with manuscript development and presentations
• Oversees budget management and prepares financial reports
• Provide oversight to research assistants as needed
• Other research related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with older adults in a health care setting (e.g., nursing assistant, direct care worker)
• Reliable transportation to travel for data collection (mileage reimbursed)

Preferred Qualifications

• There is some flexibility for hours, however some day and some evening hours for in-person data collection is required.
• Seeking someone with a positive attitude and dependable.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $41,120 - $61,680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.

You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Apr 11 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 11 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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