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The Department of Oral Health Sciences (OHS) brings together faculty from different ends of the dental and oral health research spectrum into a single department that has expertise ranging from the modern experimental life sciences through the public health and behavioral sciences. OHS has the goal of improving the oral and general health and well-being of our diverse global population through research, teaching and service. OHS has a broadly defined mission that accommodates diverse faculty interests and expertise. At present, OHS enjoys faculty expertise in areas including anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biostatistics, epidemiology, behavioral science (both basic and applied), public health, dental hygiene, education, law, medicine, and clinical dentistry including faculty members with specialty training in periodontics, orthodontics, and oral medicine. OHS also sponsors the School of Dentistry’s only PhD program as well as the combined DDS-PhD program and the Masters of Science program for Dental Hygiene. Our graduate programs provide advanced interdisciplinary training for graduate students to enable them to become academic and research leaders in the dental and craniofacial sciences, and to contribute to improved understanding of human oral and systemic health and disease. OHS is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to providing an environment where every employee feels welcomed, valued and appreciated.

The Department of Oral Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator (100% FTE) , who will report directly to the Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will provide broad support for carrying out a significant NIH-funded research projects and other research studies. This position must be able to work independently and with little oversight on multiple aspects of a large research project. The research coordinator will be responsible for overall project planning and coordination, management of budgets and timelines, assurance of project compliance with regulations, help with IRB reporting, manage postings to the project website, and setting the agenda for investigator meetings. This individual will assist the investigative team in setting up online surveys, work with project statistician in managing data from parent and staff surveys, helping to train staff, and coordinate activities in the study sites. The position will involve significant travel to the study sites in Alaska and the ability to travel to and work from Alaska for extended periods required by study.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative

•Maintain study binder, study forms, and administrative files
•Provide administrative support for field staff (photocopies, schedule meetings/rooms, order and ship supplies, etc.)
•Coordinate Alaska activities and other research tasks (schedule meetings, coordinate trips to communities, etc.)
•Help assemble and coordinate community meetings (e.g., with Community Planning Groups and Advisory Board)
•Help to oversee staff and hours submitted by local study staff

Data Abstraction and Management

•Responsible for creating projects, data entry forms, and managing complex data synthesis for managing and processing hard copy and electronic data collection materials
•Responsible for managing and processing hard copy and electronic data collection materials
•Oversees pretesting of database development, identifies issues, develops solutions
•Conduct and/or oversee entry of survey data and transcription of qualitative interview data

Operations Documentation and Action

•Master high-level proficiency in research protocol, manual of operations, and quality assurance plan
•Manage Internal Review Board documentation, status reports, and modifications
•Develop and implement strategies and action plans to ensure protocol adherence
•Responsible for implementing and managing quality assurance and quality improvement plan and reports
•Oversight of study timeline goal posts for study completion
•Monitor and manage ordering of supplies
•Oversee mechanics of pilot intervention
•Be highly responsive and communicative with the PI and get things done promptly and timely

Participants and Staff

•Help recruit and consent participants for the research study
•Coordinates and oversee data collection at study visits from study participants
•Coordinates activities with Community Planning Group and Advisory Board members
•Works with Alaska contacts to liaise with local stores and suppliers
•Work with PI to recruit, identify and train Community Health Workers (CHWs)
•Support CHWs to recruit pilot intervention families in two study communities

Analysis and Reporting

•Create routine data entry forms and write quality assurance reports
•Write and complete interim reports for PI, NIH, and institutional review board
•Develop presentations, posters, and manuscripts and conducting literature reviews
•Carry out other duties as deemed qualified and as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•Master’s degree in social sciences, anthropology, health services, public health, or related fields.
•Minimum of 1 year experience in project evaluation and community-based research; research coordination, project coordination or equivalent experience.
•Able to lift 50 pounds and transport study equipment unassisted to communities.
•Able to sleep and operate in sparse accommodations during study trips.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.