JOBS: Project Coordinator, Polisher Research Institute

Subject:	JOBS: Project Coordinator, Polisher Research Institute
From:	Kimberly Van Haitsma <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To:	Kimberly Van Haitsma <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 8 Aug 2011 16:49:21 -0400
Content-Type:	multipart/alternative		Dear Division 20 Colleagues: I am seeking to hire a project coordinator for a newly awarded NIH R21 study.  Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested.   Persons can apply online by following this link   https://abramsoncenter.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=361  or they can contact me directly if they have any questions.  Thank you! Kimberly Kimberly S. VanHaitsma, Ph.D. Director Polisher Research Institute of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life (formerly Philadelphia Geriatric Center) 1425 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454-1320 215.371.1895 Fax:  215.371.3015 [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] Project Coordinator, Polisher Research Institute The Polisher Research Institute at the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life (formerly Philadelphia Geriatric Center) is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide overall daily management of research activities for an NIH study examining the reliability of responses given by frail nursing home residents in regard to their preferences for everyday care.   This is a two year position.   Master’s level in behavioral or social science discipline preferred.   Previous project coordination experience preferred.  Primary Responsibilities Assisting in hiring and supervision of research assistant(s). Coordination of research team meetings. Create and maintain an updated study manual of operations. Development of project specific systems and procedures to ensure and track adherence to study protocols. Assist with IRB protocol changes and updates for multiple study sites. Oversee, coordinate and conduct subject recruitment and screening. Ensure subject recruitment reaches targeted goals. Oversee informed consent process. Train research assistant to conduct subject interviews, and conduct interviews when needed Manage and coordinate data collection and data entry. Ensure quality control and compliances. Work with statistician to provide data in the form needed for analysis. Prepare reports on study results. Perform other administrative duties as necessary.