HEAL-VA Health Counselor | Family Medicine | SOM | 623130

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

The Health Equity Across the Lifespan Laboratory at the VCU School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support research projects focused on reducing cancer among underserved populations. Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and enrolling participants
• Conducting assessments
• Providing information and performing smoking cessation counseling
• Completing follow-up calls
• Mailing study materials
• Training to become a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong active listening and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and precise in following instructions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
• Experience conducting tobacco-related health disparities research
• Familiarity with cultural practices, traditions, or community issues in Black or African American communities
• Experience working with virtual meeting platforms like Zoom and WebEx
• Experience serving Black or African American communities
• Knowledge of tobacco, nicotine, or related addictions
• Experience facilitating group discussions

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 Commensurate with experience

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

Yes

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Other