POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data and Research Coordinator will participate in all aspects of research, data collection, and operations in the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program. Is responsible for managing multiple projects in the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program, including IRB application to data collection and study completion. Must be a self-directed individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to operate efficiently within tight time-frames, be detail oriented with excellent follow-through, and possess high competence with computer software relevant to research.

Position: Data and Research Coordinator

Department: Violence Intervention Advocacy

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Responsible for development of data management protocols and oversight of data management systems
• Ability to undertake research projects, analyze data, and summarize findings.
• Abstracts data points from medical records and enters/documents in VIAP database
• Involvement in all aspects of research projects in VIAP. This includes development and coordination of tudy protocols, IRB submission, data entry, database creation and management and data analysis.
• Must be able to perform in SAS, SPSS and/or basic statistical analysis basic dataset creation and manipulation (i.e. data management), descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, t-tests, as well as linear and logistic regressions. Will work directly with department’s bio-statistician on major analyses and will have the opportunity to learn new procedures and gain new knowledge on basic techniques.
• Assist in preparation of research reports, abstracts, and presentations.
• Assist Clinical Director in grant writing and submission
• Conduct manuscript preparation and submission with research collaborators from BU, the HAVI, and other partners
• Conduct IRB preparation and development of data collection forms
• Assist with Power Point presentations
• Maintains the VIAP Website
• Assists staff in operations of data collection, management, and database training
• Perform all necessary administrative activities as determined by supervisor
• Works on ongoing research projects as determined by the Clinical Director
• Organizes and disseminates data and findings to collaborative partners as needed
• Develops and maintains strong internal and external relationships
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and meetings Collaborate with community organizations and partners, and funders
• Prepares, submits and presents monthly data reports to program funders or as requested by Clinical Director Presents program to community, city, state and national forums. Performs any other program related duties or special projects as directed by Program Manager

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master’s required.
• MPH, Epidemiology or other related Masters’ degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• None

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in statistical programming (STATA, SAS, R)
• Candidates with interest in health and racial disparities encouraged to apply
• Experience managing a clinical database preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of program evaluation and research.
• Basic statistical analysis skills
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems
• Must be self-directed individual with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to operate efficiently within tight time-frames; be detail oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to undertake research projects, analyze data, and summarize findings.
• Competence with computer software, including MS Windows, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.