How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently. This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies.

At the University of Michigan's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, assist in the day-to-day conduct of a U01 research project that is creating, evaluating, and disseminating a culturally and linguistically appropriate Research Best Practices Course for Community Health Workers and Promotoras. This is a large project with primary sites in three states, secondary dissemination sites in three other states, and many community stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include collecting and entering data into study databases; and performing other administrative, clerical, and technical activities in support of the research program, under the direction of the project manager and Principal Investigator.

This is a term limited position through June 2024.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• A quick study, able to learn project and study procedures quickly
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• A team player who works well independently and takes initiative in identifying and solving problemsComfort communicating and working with people from varied backgrounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in combined education and clinical research experience

Work Schedule

weekdays, specific hours to be determined

Work Locations

Burlington Bldg, 325 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Additional Information

This is a 20 hour per week term-limited appointment through June 2024. There is a possibility of the position extending longer, pending available funding. At the end of the term, the appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for reduction-in-force benefits.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.