1. General Details Job Code Job Title Research Center Administrative Assistant - Staff Reporting Line AUA Associate Dean for Research/Center Director Department 2. Job Purpose The position calls for a research administrator to support researchers' coordination, research safekeeping tracking, limitedacademic support duties (Brightspace, research electives, etc.) and data systems and/or analyses for the
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Health Research Center andAUA research program. A master's level specialist in areas of research administration, biostatistics and research specialist, is a plus. 3. Key Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities Manage the Center's datasecurity, management and confidentiality issues related to healthcare and human research datasets and data systems Management ofresearch multidisciplinary teams, with emphasis on research dashboards and coordination of activities for multi-teamprojects Developing and implementing SOPs for data quality and compliance Potential for conducting reports and statisticalanalyses Facilitate acquisitions and budget management including software such as SPSS, SAS, R, and STATA. Coordinate andmanage national and international collaborations, including administrative support needed for faculty and studentexchanges. Contribute to the administrative support for the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality researchprogram. Administrative support and coordination of the
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medical curriculum. Contribute to the Testing Centerdata analyses Contribute to implement research in health and in statistical methodology Manage the
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trainingprogram Ability to communicate effectively in English Very good interpersonal skills and team player Foster serviceby contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity Adhere to the American University ofAntigua's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risksaccordingly. Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and whenneeded. Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager. Supervisory Responsibilities Thisposition has no supervisory responsibilities 4.
Demonstrable experience in administering, building, managing, and analyzing targeted research and/or largedatasets Demonstrable experience in research administration
Desirable:
A master's level (MSc, MPH,etc.) or PhD level degree in biostatistics Demonstrable success in the support of supervision of researchstudents. Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developedinterpersonal skis and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.
Required Experience:
A minimum of 4 years'experience in research administration/data management/ biostatistical support. No experience for the for a masters or PhD level. Required Experience A minimum (4) years of relevant experience, none for master or PhD level.