Provide key support for planning and coordination of Core activities, and the establishment of policies and procedures within the Core and across the institution. This role will problem solve issues related to planning and implementation, and manage ongoing reporting. The role has potential growth to include supervision of staff assigned to specific projects.
Support and coordinate the administrative and evaluation processes for RCS programs using standard performance measurements, continuous quality improvement principles, and project management skills and processes.
Work closely with Evaluation Faculty Leader and other leaders and staff to implement the common metrics as defined by the NIH-NIDDK
Coordinate weekly meetings and yet to-be-defined leadership meetings, and represent the RSC Core at meetings of project partners including the New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Montefiore Medical Group, and support communication with Community Advisory Boards or other community partner meetings.
Manage data collection for all RCS Core services, prepare data for analysis, and perform regular audits to ensure that the data collected is complete and accurate. Assist in the development of additional tracking and data collection efforts.
Draft appropriate progress reports for project specific funding agencies (e.g. NIH).
Assist the RCS Core leaders with preparation of grant proposals and collaboration (new and competing renewals as well as related and complementary initiatives).
Facilitate and prepare conference abstracts, oral presentations, and poster presentations, and participate in the development and writing of manuscripts for publication for projects conducted.
Represent the RCS Core at internal and external academic meetings and community events. Act as a liaison to ICTR leadership.
Work with Departmental Administrator to develop and monitor project budgets and subcontracts. Assure timely submission of subcontract invoices and track payments.
Oversee the maintenance of the RCS Core website, and produce and distribute newsletters regarding RCS Core or project-specific activities.
Responsible for managing all Institutional Review Board (IRB)-related activities.
Mentor and supervise study coordinators, student researchers, and volunteers.
May involve travel to other Einstein-Montefiore campuses and MMG clinics, community organizations and other community groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Clinical epidemiology, or related field is required with 5+ years of experience.
Master's degree is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience collecting data for research (e.g. recruitment, collecting interviews, extracting medical records, literature searches, and data analysis)
At least 2 years of experience working with a similar study population.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams that include clinical partners and community-based organizations.
Optimal technical background
Proficiency in software and database creation and management as it relates to the enterprise. This includes but is not limited to:
Software systems such as; Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 10+ or Mac iOS
Intimate understanding of structured databases supporting tracking and management of data collection (i.e. REDCap, Qualtrics, Google forms)
Skills and Competencies - Describe the critical skills and proficiencies necessary to succeed in this position (e.g., technical skills, communication / writing skills, etc).
Communication skills are vital, including both effective written and public speaking abilities.
The role requires the use of sound professional judgment to trouble-shoot issues and problems without direct day-to-day supervision from supervisors.
Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team setting is essential.
This position requires a high degree of organization to manage projects. This includes both individual workflow and broader project management of workflow.
Knowledge of program design and management.
Minimum Salary Range
USD $72,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary Range
USD $84,000.00/Yr.
ABOUT US
The National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Equity Research: National CEDER RCS Core Coordinator
The National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Equity Research: National CEDER is an NIH-funded center to strengthen the engagement of communities and individuals from diverse backgrounds and sectors in T2D research across the U.S. through a public-private partnership of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (SoM), UCLA SoM, American Diabetes Association, Health People, and Vision y Compromiso. The Research Consultation Services (RCS) Core is designed to support the vision of National CEDER to foster and advance community-led and -informed Type 2 diabetes (T2D) equity research by providing expert consultations with faculty and community leaders in innovative participatory research methods, dissemination and implementation science, and research ethics.
The National CEDER: RCS Coordinator works as a member of the RSC Core within Einstein-Montefiore to facilitate the overall aims and deliverables of the Core and assist in the integration of a health equity focus into all aspects of community-engaged translational type 2 diabetes-related research. Under the direction of the RCS Core leadership, s/he will assist in organizational and project planning, assisting the Core leadership towards facilitation of goals.
The module coordinator has primary responsibility of enhancing community engagement throughout the RCS Core with a functional understanding of root causes of health disparities and structural racism as it applies to access to medical care and research. S/he works in accordance with the policies of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and in collaboration with the National CEDER Administration, the Montefiore Medical Center Administration, and the College of Medicine on regulatory compliance and achievement of the institutional goals and objectives.
Specific areas of responsibility include operations management, resource management, outreach/marketing, project evaluation, as well as special projects as assigned. S/he maintains communication with Core leadership, and National CEDER leadership, research and community partners, assists in progress reports, and dissemination of RCS products on a local and national level.
Founded in 1955, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein) is one of the nation’s premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation. A full-time faculty of some 2,000 conducts research, teaches, and delivers health care in every major biomedical specialty. The college has some 730 medical students, 193 Ph.D. students, 106 MD/Ph.D. students and 275 postdoctoral fellows.Einstein’s major strength, in addition to training physicians and scientists, is its science. During fiscal year 2015, the faculty’s consistently high level of scientific achievement resulted in the awarding of more than $150 million in peer-reviewed grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Einstein is part of Montefiore Medicine Academic Health System, an integrated academic delivery system comprising seven campuses, including 8 hospitals, a multi-county ambulatory network, a new state-of-the art “hospital without beds”, a skilled nursing facility, school of nursing, home health agency, and the state’s first freestanding emergency department. As the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore is a premier academic health system, e...mploying Einstein’s clinical faculty and training Einstein’s medical students, over 1,300 residents, 420 allied health students, and 1,600 nursing students annually.The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Einstein seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.