Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

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Position Title Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

UIWSOM is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in the oversight and administration of its research programs. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean of Research.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Provide administrative support to the Office of Research and Innovation.
  
  Duties include:
  • Participate as a member and provide support for the Research and Scholarly Activity Committee.
  • Administer intramural funding programs administered by the Office of Research and Innovation for faculty and student research and for student research-related travel and publications.
• Research various extramural sources to identify funding opportunities for faculty and staff. Participates in the preparation of funding applications.
• Recruits, instructs, and secures consent of research participants as appropriate. Coordinates the day-to-day activities of research assistants carrying out clinical research protocols.
• Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times, adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ), Good Clinical Practices, ( GCP ), Good Laboratory Practices, and the requirements of the UIW Office of Human Research Protection ( OHRP ) and the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ).
• Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research program. Interacts and communicates with the Principal Investigator(s), site personnel, research participants, subcontracted organizations, and the funding organizations.
• Ensures timely dissemination of compelling results through print and television media as well as social media communications about the research team’s achievements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of scientific concepts and research design.
• Ability to learn skills in the identification of funding opportunities and preparation of funding proposals.
• Must have at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exemplary organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to assist in website management.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Bachelor’s Degree.

Two (2) years…