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COORDINATOR HEALTH EDUCATION - (T218264)

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COORDINATOR HEALTH EDUCATION


Under general supervision, conducts interventions and data collection activities as specified by research protocols and maintains records and prepares reports. Develops educational materials and lesson plans for study specific intervention classes. Reviews and disseminates health related information and identifies appropriate health education tools. Establishes, maintains, and collaborates with community and state health organizations. Recruits study participants (community and hospital-based recruitment) for health interventions. Responds to the unique needs of study participants. May require computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:


  • Conduct literature reviews, writing, and submitting manuscripts for publication
  • Screen potential research participants to assess feasibility of study participation
  • Communicate study expectations with participants and train participants on the use of various web-based technologies to monitor exercise and other lifestyle behaviors
  • Evaluate participants' eligibility based on study criteria
  • Provide behavior change counseling to participants enrolled in exercise and weight management trials
  • Work with study participants to establish goals and monitor progress throughout the study
  • Monitor and track participant data including anthropometrics, physical activity/exercise, and other behavioral metrics
  • Communicate with study participants to ensure proper completion of data collection
  • The coordinator will assist with other research-related duties such as project coordination, implementation, management, and reporting (e.g., IRB submission, developing MOPs, scheduling visits, data collection, tracking progress, refining intervention curricula, working in REDCap, preparing reports and publications, preparing study materials, communicating with participants and other study staff)
  • Attend weekly meetings to plan and coordinate research/project activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Hourly Range: $18.85 - $30.65

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing work environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with various research-related databases (e.g., Pubmed, EndNote) Personal or group-based exercise training experience
  • Hold or desire to obtain an exercise training certification (e.g., ACSM, NSCA, NASM, etc)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective communicator with staff and patients
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills
  • Proactive and solution-oriented


The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Clerical & Administrative

Organization: 311401800 General Internal Med & Population Science

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible

Birmingham, AL

Salary Range
$37,440 to $62,400
HERC- Upper MidWest

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