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| Overview |
| WORKING TITLE
Project Assistant
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PERCENT OF FULL
50
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DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Biopsychosocial Determinants of Adolescent Obesity/Cardiovascular
study will further understanding of the environmental and social
conditions related to the development of obesity in a high risk
urban, Hispanic/Latino population. The investigators are
interested in how children develop circadian rhythms related to
eating, sleeping and activity, and subsequently how these
patterns lead to obesity. The goal is to unveil modifiable
conditions in order to prevent obesity and related diseases
including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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POSITION
OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent
will work as the Program Assistant for the research study. Will
assist the PI and Research Associate with project implementation
and research activities including maintaining relationships with
local, national and international researchers, developing
research/academic presentations, compiling progress reports to
funding agencies, conducting scientific literature reviews,
preparing grant materials, organizing project meetings,
teleconferences, and maintaining project files.
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SPECIAL
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Preference for spoken and written fluency in Spanish
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EMPLOYEES
DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: Name, Payroll Title, Job Description #,
Status (career, casual, student), %Time
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EMPLOYEES
SUPERVISED THROUGH OTHERS: Name, Payroll Title
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| For use only by
Department HR Contact |
| IS BACKGROUND
CHECK REQUIREDNo
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IS C.O.I.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
No
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| IS PRE-PLACEMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREDNo
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(Dept only)
REQUESTED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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(Central HR
only) APPROVED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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FUNCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING TASKS |
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FUNCTION
NAME
(1.) Research Project Support |
%TIME
50% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
A. Using PUB MED Conduct literature reviews
related to PIs research interest and provide
written summary to PI.
B. With direction from Research Associate,
prepare presentations, as well as other
dissemination/academic materials for PI.
C. Conduct internet searches for information
related to PIs research interest.
D. With direction from Research Associate,
create tables, charts, graphs, end notes and
footnotes for presentations and
publications.
E. Assist with submission of manuscripts
including ensuring stylistic consistency
according to approved style.
F. Assist with the compilation and
submission of grant reports for
dissemination to funding agencies and/or
partners.
G. Assist with the compilation and
submission of large federal and private
grant applications.
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FUNCTION
NAME
(2.) Project Representation and Community
Outreach |
%TIME
40% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
A. With guidance from PI and project
manager, develop and maintain relationships
with local, national and Chilean research
collaborators to facilitate information
sharing, connect collaborators to resources,
and raise awareness of research activities.
B. Communicate with local, national, and
Chilean research collaborators regarding
progress of research and other scholarly
activities.
C. Represent research project at appropriate
community meetings, conferences, and
outreach events.
D. Participate, as needed, in research
meetings with PI and Program Manager.
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FUNCTION
NAME
(3.) Research Administration |
%TIME
10% |
ESSENTIAL
False |
TASKS
A. Function as main point of contact for PIs
research projects. Organize and maintain
project files.
B. Convene and attend meetings, prepare
agendas, take minutes as needed.
C. Coordinate research meetings using Skype.
D. Order equipment and supplies as needed.
E. Maintain schedules, calendars, and
contact database as needed.
F. Process expense and travel reimbursements
as needed.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES |
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RELATED FUNCS: |
DESCRIBE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY: |
IMPORTANCE LVL: |
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| 1 2 3 |
Graduation from high school
or a GED and demonstrated interest in the
delivery of health or social services; or an
equivalent combination of education and
experience; and knowledge and abilities
essential to the successful performance of
the duties assigned.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Graduation from 4 year
college in a health, science, or social
science field. |
Preferred |
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| 1 2 3 |
Knowledge of public health
programming and ability to coordinate
multiple, simultaneous projects. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Excellent communication
skills in both oral and written, English and
Spanish . |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Familiarity with basic
research principles. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Demonstrated ability to
conduct scientific literature reviews.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Proficiency with Windows
2000 or XP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Endnote, and Adobe to produce presentations,
graphs, charts, footnotes, bibliographies.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Ability to work effectively
with equal efficiency both in a team
environment and independently, with minimal
supervision, while responding to shifting
priorities, fluctuating workloads, and
deadline pressures. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Demonstrated proficiency in
oral and written Spanish. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Ability to interact with
tact and diplomacy with members of
community, research collaborators, faculty
and staff. |
Required |
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