Clinical Subjects Coordinator

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following as one document: 

1.    Cover Letter/Letter of interest 
2.    Resume/CV 
3.    Three Reference Contacts (or letters of recommendation)

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Job Summary

This is a Full-time (40 hrs/week) 1 Year Term-Limited position

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 National Institute of Mental Health funded projects, specifically working with the 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.

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.

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

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 with participants
     
  • 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 experience working 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
     

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.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.