Clinical Study Coordinator

School of Kinesiology, in partnership with the Rogel Cancer Center, is launching LETS MOVE, a structured exercise program for patients with cancer. The School of Kinesiology (PIs: David Lipps, Erin Giles, Angela Fong, Elizabeth Salerno) is seeking a full-time Clinical Study Coordinator to join the team.

About the role

The Clinical Study Coordinator will provide administrative oversight and study coordination of the LETS MOVE trial. Responsibilities may involve interfacing with study participants and administrative and regulatory oversight of research projects, including monitoring study progress, ensuring research protocol and regulatory compliance, and producing study reports. The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research coordination and administration tasks (50%)
  • Identify research participants (e.g., Emerse, DataDirect, and MiChart/Epic), determine eligibility, and consent eligible participants
  • Schedule and monitor the delivery of assessments within a patient-facing application (MyDataHelps) (EF)
  • Develop and maintain project databases and participant tracking spreadsheets using REDCap, Excel, OnCore, and Velos (EF)
  • Regulatory management of research (e.g., IRB applications, eResearch), monitor study progress, and produce regular study reports including NIH progress reports (EF)
  • Administer data-collection instruments online, in person, or by phone
• General administration tasks (50%)
  • Coordinate interactions with collaborating cancer care teams in the Rogel Cancer Center, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff (EF)
  • Manage the training of study personnel (EF)
  • Provide grant, abstract, and manuscript preparation support such as conducting literature reviews, managing references, and manuscript submission coordination
  • Assist with data analysis and management as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in health science or a related field (e.g., kinesiology, public health, epidemiology, exercise or health science, health education and health promotion, medicine, psychology) or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• A minimum of 2 years of related research coordination or equivalent experience
• Must be able to demonstrate proven organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, yet seek supervision as appropriate
• Formal training or experience in database creation and management or research methods and statistics
• Ability to remain stationary at a computer for up to 4 hours to collect, process, or review data
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture and demonstrate the school's core values

Qualifications

• A master's degree in health science or related field with at least 1 year of related research experience
• Prior experience with cancer research preferred or prior research coordination responsibilities in academic medical settings
• Prior experience working with electronic hospital records (MiChart/Epic) or research coordinator platforms (OnCore, Velos)
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn University of Michigan research-related organizational structure, policies, and procedures

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Pay

The salary range is $50,000 to $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position located at the School of Kinesiology offices at Domino's Farms (24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106), with the potential to transition to hybrid work after initial familiarization with lab procedures, space, and equipment. The position is available immediately and is term-limited, funded for 18 months; the initial appointment may be extended depending on performance and availability of research funds.