UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Journeyman - Department of PHS

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant will work within the research program of Dr. Trisha Amboree in the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to assist in the management and advancement of existing research projects and the establishment of new research projects. More specifically, the Program Assistant will be supporting Dr. Amboree with research projects surrounding access to and utilization of cancer prevention and healthcare services among a variety of populations.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and work under tight deadlines.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Good writing, communication, and oral skills.
Ability to handle a variety of administrative duties that include filing, copying, faxing and mailing in an office setting.
Literacy in Microsoft Suites (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Suites.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows Vista/7/8/10).

Responsibilities

Conducts patient and provider surveys for relevant projects.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program area(s) and current knowledge of community resources and services (specific to cancer prevention/screening resources).
Assists with data analysis and interpretation.
Assists in grant submissions, progress reports, and IRB protocols.
Performs routine office tasks, such as filing, copying, faxing, shipping packages or other general office duties as needed.
Provides technical assistance and administrative support to staff and management within the department (DPHS/HCC).
Actively participates in a variety of committees or task forces as requested by management staff or the department manager or director when essential to the ongoing success of current tasks, duties, and obligations within their role, job responsibilities and/or objectives verticals in an assigned level of management within MUSC.
Organizes materials, such as brochures, cards, newsletters or other promotional materials required by the program and/or studies.