Department
About the Department
UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Possesses a working knowledge of IT systems used in health care and academic research. Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Utilizes word processing, spreadsheets, database management programs, statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, SPSS, R) and presentation software is preferred.
Experience in geospatial data mapping, data visualization and presentation is preferred.
Requires experience analyzing data, knowledge of the importance of data for management problems, and the ability to provide analysis (specific data) to answer questions.
Experience in using and analyzing data from local, state, and national public health databases is preferred.
Keeps track of the progress reports timeline for varied UCCCC awards: when to send the requests, collecting, keeping track of who submitted /is overdue, archiving.
Collects, tracks, organizes, and analyzes incoming data e.g., survey(s); e.g., grant experience survey; organizing PIs by research expertise for standing committee vs ad hoc membership.
Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s or PhD degree in public health, health care administration, business, public policy or economics with preparation in finance, epidemiology, and statistics.
Experience:
Four years of experience in a related field.
Background in data analysis, epidemiology, and statistics.
Past experience working with researcher, clinicians, community and senior leaders is.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work independently identifying best approaches to problems, questions and determine when to seek outside or more senior advice.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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