Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California Riverside

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Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $48,800 - $96,200

Position Information

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols, as directed by the Principal Investigator (PI; Dr. Fortuna), the Center Research Supervisor, and/or the Center Director. The incumbent may coordinate the data collection and operations of concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and regulating agency policies.

This position is to serve as the Clinical Research Coordinator for Community Responsive and Engaged Equity Research (CREER) in Mental Health projects within the Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, primarily the U01 funded by the National Institute of Mental Health titled, By Youth, For Youth:
Digital Supported Peer Navigation for Addressing Child Mental Health Inequities.

African American and Latino/x youth are more likely to experience an unmet mental health or psychosocial need than do their white counterparts. School-based and pediatric primary care services are ideal hubs to provide mental health, healthcare, social services, and prevention to students and families who otherwise face barriers to care. Using Participatory Design and Community Partnered Participatory Research (CPPR), the study intervention is a model of care for connecting youth ages 13-22 to mental health care and supports by combining mobile technology to support mental health navigation, linking youth to a range of mental health services, app-based evidence-based prevention resources, and other school, clinic, community, and social supports, co-created with the community and used by culturally responsive individuals called family and youth peer navigators, in school-based and pediatric primary care services.

The CRC for this center will work 100% time (1.0 FTE) and closely with Dr. Lisa Fortuna and project collaborators and partners, to help coordinate and support the research grant. Under the supervision of Dr. Fortuna, the CRC will provide research assistance through a variety of tasks including:

The anticipated salary range for the Clinical Research Coordinator is $32.12 hr to $52.92 hr. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $52.92 an hour. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position.

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement: HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement:
Experience with research databases such as REDCap and SPSS. Required At least one year of previous experience as a clinical research coordinator or equivalent combination of experience / training. Required

Minimum Requirements

• Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research.
• Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems.
• Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program.
• Communication skills; includes verbal, written and active listening.
• Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests.
• Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.
• Excellent documentation skills, ability to set priorities, work both independently and collaboratively, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure.
• Excellent computer and word processing skills, using standard IBM/PC software (such as; Word Perfect, Microsoft Word Excel, Access and/or PowerPoint).
• Proven flexibility to adjust to constantly changing priorities.
• Familiarity and comfort with use of mobile phone apps, preferred knowledge of apps designed to promote wellness.
• Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within department and with learners.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work with complex faculty calendars / schedules requires well organized and detail-oriented precision.
• Investigative, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to generate computer reports, checking for errors, correcting and submitting accurate reports.
• Skills include entering, maintaining, extracting, and analyzing data in…