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The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant’s record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

The Clinic Assistant Coordinator(s) will work on research coordination tasks for the NIH-funded Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. ARIC is a population-based prospective cohort study that, in 1987-1989, recruited ~16,000 participants who have been followed continuously to better understand risk factors for cardiovascular disease. More recently, ARIC has also formed the platform for a large-scale ancillary, the ARIC Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS), which is evaluating risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia. Numerous additional ancillary studies, utilizing ARIC participants, are also underway.

The Assistant Coordinator(s) will work closely with the Clinic Coordinator to ensure successful execution of data collection for the ARIC study, and will also engage in in-person data collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR (50%)
Lead Coordination of specific data collection components, such as those introduced by ancillary studies (e.g., ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, heart rhythm monitoring) (30%)
Assist in management of team of primary data collection staff members (10%)
Serve as back-up when Coordinator is unavailable, take leadership in specific administrative tasks as assigned by the Coordinator in collaboration with the PI, and help oversee all aspects to assure smooth functioning of data collection. (10%)

CONDUCT CLINICAL DATA COLLECTION (50%)
Adhere to rigorous research study protocols and procedures in an ethical, scientific manner in order to collect high quality study data.
Administer consents, and recruit participants into additional ongoing ancillary studies.
Conduct in-person clinical data collection of numerous assessments, such as: interviews, logging medications, performing seated blood pressures, anthropometry, tests of physical function, audiology, gait mat, possibly cognitive testing, and other components of the exam. Great attention to detail is a must. Certification in each performance area is required.

Work Arrangements: This position will work at the ECRC (Epidemiology Clinical Research Center), M-F days with a start time between 7-8am

Starting Salary Dependent Upon Relevant Qualifications: $45,000 - $61,000

 The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

·       Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and medical/sick leave
·       Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
·       Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
·       Excellent retirement plans with employer match
·       Disability and employer paid life insurance
·       Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
·       Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
·       Student loan forgiveness opportunity
·       Opportunities for growth and promotion
·       Employee Assistance Program

For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/find-job/benefitsattheu

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years;
• Experience in with face-to-face primary collection of physiologic data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in cognitive testing and/or in supervision of paid staff or volunteers.
• The successful candidate will be hardworking, take initiative to solve problems, and be willing to fulfill varied study tasks as they arise.
• Must be able to provide at least 3 references. Must provide Resume.