Outreach Coordinator/ Medical Driver

Core Job Functions

• Plans promotional, educational, and other events to increase community awareness.
• Develops a network and database of community contacts, agencies and services.
• Researches and prepares reports, records, and other documentation to coordinate and implement public and outreach programs.
• Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate awareness of outreach programs.
• Responds to public inquiries about program(s).
• Trains personnel to carry out an effective public education and outreach programs.
• Distributes educational literature.
• Documents daily activities and the number of contacts reached or served through outreach initiatives.
• Maintains effective lines of communications with current and prospective clients to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Promotes services offered to the targeted group.

Department Specific Functions

• Identify, screen, recruit, and obtain informed consent from participants according to study protocols.
• Schedule, prepare, and coordinate of study visits.
• Perform study-related procedures, including questionnaire administration, interviews, and data/specimen collection.
• Ensure completion, accuracy, and maintenance of source documents, visit logs, and study records.
• Maintain study binders and regulatory documentation in compliance with institutional, sponsor, and IRB requirements.
• Support participant retention, follow-up, and communication efforts.
• Ensure participant confidentiality and adherence to all regulatory and ethical standards.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, research, and operational teams to support high-quality study execution.

Medical Driver Functions (Mobile Unit Operations & Accountability)

• Serve as the primary driver of the mobile research unit and other IDRU vehicles, ensuring safe and reliable transportation of staff, specimens, and equipment.
• Play a key role in the operation and maintenance of the IDRU Mobile Research Unit (Class C RV, approximately 31’–32’ in length).
• Oversee setup, logistics, and operational readiness of the IDRU mobile unit.
• Maintain full responsibility for the cleanliness, organization, and clinical readiness of the unit at all times.
• Perform post-visit cleaning and reset, including proper handling and disposal of biohazard materials, and oversee and ensure completion of deep cleaning activities by assigned staff for the mobile unit.
• Ensure the bathroom incinerator is emptied and maintained in accordance with safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, coordinate maintenance, and maintain vehicle logs and safety checklists.
• Operate facility-based transport (e.g., golf cart) to support movement of staff, supplies, and specimens.
• Cook up supply transport, specimen drop-off/pick-up, and support lab-related logistics.

Core Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a professional driver with a safe driving record and experience in outreach research activities.
• Valid Florida’s Driver’s license required.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.