(Hybrid) Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Clinical Research Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

This position will provide high-level, day-to-day support for the WVU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. This position will provide day-to-day project oversight that includes timely and effective completion of assigned project activities in collaboration with the full Team; managing the work; potentially assisting with the planning, and overseeing and participating in the recruitment for and conduct of focus groups and interviews with research participants; conducting analysis on quantitative data, and assisting with the writing of scientific abstracts and manuscripts as well as grants based on this work.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other senior project leadership to provide day-to-day oversight.
• Provide ongoing project monitoring to ensure project progress is on schedule, and work with senior project leadership to brainstorm and address any project delays.
• Provide oversight and coordination Team to facilitate a collaborative, high-performing, collegial, and energized team environment.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among other evaluation partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports for partners on the project's evaluation activities and findings.
• Serve as a direct contact to project partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee and participate in the planning, recruitment, and conduct of focus groups and interviews with research participants as well as data analysis and interpretation.
• Aid in coordinating virtual quarterly meetings as well as annual in-person meetings.
• Assist the PI with team and partner discussions to facilitate decision making and problem solving, foster collaboration, address stakeholder feedback, and share and celebrate achievement of project milestones.
• Work with the PI and the WVU Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Research Unit to ensure effective and accountable budget monitoring.
• Present project analysis and recommendations to the project's senior leadership related to project strengths, challenges, opportunities, and threats with the goal of enhancing project accountability and effectiveness.
• Adhere to WVU School of Medicine standards, processes, and procedures in the management and coordination of the evaluation project.

• Master's degree or PhD in public health, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • As a research or project manager in medical, mental health, or public health-related research or evaluation, or in project management.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualification must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and policies of the Pediatric Research Unit.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodology in a community setting with a focus on health-related topics.
• Knowledge of program development and management.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to plan and prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication skills (oral, telephone, written, face-to-face) and ability to perform in a professional manner in a variety of settings and with individuals of various backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities with an appropriate degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to see the interconnectedness among multiple aspects of a project.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Skilled in the proficient use of computer software including the use of spreadsheet, word processing, video-conferencing software, web-based survey and presentation programs, and file management. Specific skills in survey development programs (Qualtrics, RedCap) and data analysis software (Stata) are preferred.
• Ability to work in flexible environments including using video-conferencing software.
• Ability to present findings graphically including tables, charts, and concept mapping.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse levels of individuals, such as administration, faculty, staff, office personnel, community leaders and partners, funding agency representatives and vendors.
• Ability to work independently with unstructured supervision.
• Ability to problem-solve, to reconcile differences, to resolve last minute crises in a successful manner.
• Ability to organize information, to reach conclusions, and to compose reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel independently for project functions
• Ability to communicate in English using proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.