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Virginia Commonwealth University

IDAS Community Engagement Program Manager

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


IDAS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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Job Code14911Y

Recruitment PoolAll Applicants

Posting Numberreq6449

UnitVP Research MBU

DepartmentIDAS

Department Website Linkhttps://idas.vcu.edu/

LocationVCU

Address907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & ResponsibilitiesVCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies

The VCU Institute for Alcohol and Alcohol Studies conducts research across the translational science spectrum related to substance use disorders (SUD), from population-level epidemiologic studies to mechanistic neuroimaging studies. Addiction is a chronic, treatable medical condition with bio-psycho-social complexity, and the science that informs interventions targeting addiction warrants a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach. Many IDAS studies are focused on informing the development and implementation of innovative, better treatment options for individuals seeking SUD recovery. To ensure that findings from IDAS research will successfully move down the translational science pipeline to achieve improved health and wellness outcomes for our patient population, while also prioritizing equity, it is imperative that the participants in our clinical trials reflect the communities we serve, and the input of the people impacted by SUD is incorporated throughout the scientific process. IDAS is seeking to add a new member to its team to construct and manage a program for its studies focused on engagement of our communities. This manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and implementation of a community-engagement program for IDAS research and scientific endeavors. This will include leading and carrying out clinical trial recruitment in community settings. Additionally, this role will lead fostering and maintaining partnerships with SUD treatment stakeholders, developing and managing the coordination of a system for people with lived experience to be incorporated into IDAS studies from their design through finding dissemination and implementation.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, public administration, or related field or equivalent training and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, public health administration, social work, or related field and minimum of 3 years experience in clinical research. Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate specific information in area of project management.

Experience working with community-based initiatives and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Reliable transportation and currently valid driver’s license.

Maintain understanding of clinical research management duties from study initiation to closeout.

Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.

Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols.

Ability to perform study coordination and regulatory management of an assigned portfolio of clinical research studies.

Serve as an ongoing resource for providing information and advice on clinical research issues. Follow VCU internal processes to ensure compliance with VCU policies related to research activities and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.

Ability to manage complex information and provide specialized advice.

Ability to manage the activities of the team or program.

Ability to align program with University, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Ability to adhere to policies specific to clinical sites as communicated by site contacts.

Deep knowledge of the project management discipline.

Mastery of program information.

Ability to advise team appropriately in area of expertise.

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication in daily interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of substance use disorders, evidence-based practices, and public health principles.

Master's degree in public health, social work, social sciences, public administration, or related field.

Experience working in a clinical setting in healthcare.

Skills in data management and statistical analysis.

Experience working in health-related field as it pertains to pregnancy and postpartum.

Experience with clinical research design and protocol development.

Job FamilyCommunity Engagement & Outreach

University TitleAdministrator CE 1

Job Code14911Y

FLSAUniversity Employee

Job FTE100

Exemption StatusExempt

Restricted PositionYes

E-ClassUF - University Employee FT

Job CategoryUniversity Employee

ORP EligibleYes

Salary Range$70,000 - $90,000, Commensurate with Experience

Compensation TypeSalaried

Target Hire Date10/29/2024

Contact Information for CandidatesBrandon Seigelseigelb@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

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