Program/Project Assistant II - Dept. Internal Medicine

Position Purpose

Provide specialized staff support and assistance in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs and/or projects for a School, College and/or Center/Institute at the University. May perform data analysis and apply established techniques and methods in servicing clients, research design and study to meet the mission and goal of a specific program and/or project area.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in and coordinate specific program and/or project activities, research methodologies and initiatives; conduct involved data collection techniques which may include one-to-one detailed structured interviews.
• Interface with program/project staff participants and supporters to assess and determine goals, objectives and needs; recommend procedural changes to support operational activities; develop materials and informational/promotional activities.
• Serve as liaison and resources to outside agencies, organizations, vendors, subject study groups or individuals and University personnel.
• May conduct on-site visits and interview sessions to establish relationship as well as accessibility with specific study groups and individuals.
• May negotiate vendor services, assist in obtaining conference sponsorship.
• Assist and participate in database management activities.
• Monitor input of data; verify accuracy to ensure information is reliable for report generation, synthesis and analysis.
• Generate various statistical reports utilizing appropriate software packages; analyze data which may include applying established research methods, techniques and principles; consult with principal investigator, supervisor and/or technical professional.
• May provide functional supervision to subordinate professional, volunteer and student personnel.
• Train in appropriate technical methods and procedures.
• Develop specific program and/or project materials and, dependent upon the operation, any related training manuals; conduct training sessions and individual or group presentations.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of subordinate personnel.
• Assist in day-to-day administration of operational activities; establish work schedules and agendas; assign and monitor program/project work activities; conduct meetings to evaluate work activities.
• Keep abreast of developments in research methodologies and techniques and integrate such in operational activity or activities of assigned area.
• Prepare written correspondence, memorandums, reports and informational pieces on program activities.
• Coordinate and arrange program meeting, presentations, activities and services.
• Develop handbooks, brochures and/or informational packets related to program/project.
• Perform related work as assigned.