Research Program Manager, GooDMomS2

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is recruiting a Research Program Manager, GooDMomS2 to play a key role on research related to health equity. This position will work closely with Dr. Wanda K. Nicholson, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. and exists primarily to set up and run the research efforts associated with the GooDMomS2 (Gestational Diabetes Mellitus2) Pilot Study.

The GooDMomS2 study is an adaptive study design focused on women who are 6 weeks to 1-yr postpartum from a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. Participants will enroll and participate in a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) -based lifestyle intervention vs. an enhanced lifestyle intervention vs. metformin therapy.

The principal responsibilities of this position include:

• Preparing applications for regulatory approval
• Assisting with the creation of the REDCap or Qualtrics database
• Recruitment of participants, conduct of baseline and follow-up visits
• Assisting with preparing data for analysis and manuscript preparation
• The person in this position will undergo electronic health records training to assist with identifying potential participants

Project Management:

• Lead the regulatory approval process as directed by the PI
• Develop research protocol under the direction of the PI
• Train work study student on study procedures
• Set up Qualtrics or REDCap database
• Connect with GW clinics and contacts at Children’s National for recruitment
• Contact potential participants

Data Collection & Database Management:

• Gather participant sociodemographic data
• Create data entry forms and data codebook
• Maintain REDCap or Qualtrics database

Study Coordination:

• Work with the PI to organize recruitment, create study timelines and assist with writing study protocols as directed by the PI
• The person in this position will be actively involved in participant recruitment and study enrollment, screen eligible participants
• Obtain informed consent
• Track study performance metrics
• Generate descriptive statistics

Data Entry:

• Participate in data entry, and data quality control and produce data reports for the PI and investigative team

Data Analysis:

• Assist with data analysis under direction of the PI
• Participate in manuscript preparation including creating figures, tables, and reference lists for publication

Administrative Duties:

• Track and generate report for study participants payments
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on project

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running and setting up research efforts
• Passionate about public health matters, such as health equity and women’s care topics.

Hiring Range

$72,235.20 - $99,250.68

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family

Research Administration

Sub-Family

Research Program Administration

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Yes

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S013294

Job Open Date:

08/30/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.