Study Coordinator

Hebrew SeniorLife•Boston, MA

7d•$62,744 - $94,116

About The Position

I. Position Summary: Placed at the Harvard Medical School affiliate Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife (https://www.marcusinstituteforaging.org), the Coordinator will support an eight-site hospital intervention trial across the U.S., the Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders (ENHANCE) trial (https://enhancetrial.org/). In addition, they will support other aspects of cognitive aging research in the areas of delirium and the intersection of delirium and dementia. The goal of the ENHANCE trial is to improve care of older patients by preventing delirium using the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP, https://help.agscocare.org), a multicomponent, non-pharmacologic program, and incorporating family caregivers into patient care. Effectiveness will be evaluated using state-of-the-art implementation evaluation science. HELP is a successful and evidence-based clinical program that can prevent delirium and falls, shorten hospital stays, and decrease admissions to nursing homes. The Coordinator will support all aspects of the project, including updating written protocols, developing agendas and study materials, writing minutes, monitoring and managing REDCap data entry, maintaining and updating web-based training material on iPads, maintaining operations manuals and the study website, coordinating implementation evaluation efforts, communicating with and supporting hospital study teams, and supporting day-to-day operations. We are looking for a person interested in cognitive aging, who is enthusiastic about supporting research with the goal to improve hospital care for older adults and their families. This is an ideal position for an individual who wants to work and learn in a cutting-edge research environment. The Study Coordinator will work with the research team under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI, Dr. Sharon Inouye) and Project Director (Dr. Eva Schmitt). We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team soon. II. Core Competencies: Communication: Absorbs, comprehends, and exchanges information with others, enhancing mutual understanding of ideas, issues, and desired action. Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively independently and within a team, group, and across the organization and accomplishes tasks and desired results while behaving constructively and working on multiple projects. Results Orientation: Focuses on delivering superior performance by setting and achieving stretch goals.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience or master’s degree with at least 1 year of experience in a health-related field in research and project coordination, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience with REDCap (data entry and report creation) and strong computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, reference management)
Previous experience with web-based materials and iPads/Apple operating systems.
Must be able to manage and troubleshoot iPad setup and web app maintenance
Commitment to excellence: Impeccable organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and the ability to work independently.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team.
Outstanding communication skills required, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to work with health care professionals and staff in health care, including understanding clinical care needs and terminology.
Flexibility and able to adapt to change and new technologies.
Ability to work well under time pressure and to adhere to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of website maintenance/use of GitHub preferred.
Knowledge of clinical care (specifically hospital care with older adults) preferred.
Previous experience working in the aging field or working with older patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the PIs and Project Director to develop and refine research designs and methodologies, project goals, resource requirements and data collection plans.
Work closely with the study teams in the hospitals to ensure high quality data collection, adherence to minimal standards, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
Develop and foster strong collaborative relationships with the hospital teams.
Create PowerPoints presentations, agendas, and minutes for several weekly meetings with different study sites, local teams, stakeholders, and PIs.
Adhere to timelines for all deliverables and project goals.
Support in-person or web-based training efforts related to implementation of protocols and training of site staff.
Support daily operational oversight of all implementation and training initiatives.
Maintain research protocols, training manuals, and website with the most up-to-date information.
Support protocol preparation, report writing, regulatory submissions, and other documentation required for the study.
Perform literature reviews for reports and manuscripts.