Research Coordinator II - Center for Children and Families

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Recruits youth and caregiver participation to the ABCD RECOVER study and obtain consent and assent from those families who wish to enroll. Upon participant enrollment, performs protocol procedures such as administering remote survey links, shipping home testing kits, and collecting saliva samples from new enrollees. Facilitates retention by developing and implementing participant retention systems to ensure continued subject participation in the ABCD Study. Visits families at their homes to conduct protocols.

• Recruits, enrolls, and retains ABCD participants into the RECOVER study.
• Obtains child and legal guardian verbal assent and written consent. Interacts with non-English speakers of Spanish. Administers surveys and collects biospecimen collection from participants in their homes.
• Responds to participant calls, emails, texts, and voicemails. Keeps in constant communication with participants and engages in excellent customer service.
• Manages the community liaison board and increase ABCD community engagement.
• Updates, verifies, and modifies information in the system.
• Provides home testing kits to families.
• Develops and implements participant retention systems.
• Participates in the study's national meetings.
• Provides staff support in the day to day research activities of the project.
• Manages resources and processes to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project and functions are accomplished.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience.

Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and their parents.

Administrative

$45,000 - $55,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally
• This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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