Project Assistant
Core
Coordinate day-to-day operations for the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core of the USC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, focusing on recruiting and retaining research participants and delivering community education on memory and brain health.
Role type
Project Assistant (Research Operations)
Builds
Research studies and community education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Alzheimer's Disease Research
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Participant recruitment and retention, data collection procedures, proposal preparation, technical document production, database management, event coordination, cultural adaptation of materials
Preferred skills
Project administration in specialized fields, experience with diverse racial/ethnic communities, health literacy material development, online communications management, bilingual/bicultural competencies
Technologies
Microsoft Office, REDCap, EndNote
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach and education activities to share knowledge on memory/brain health; Conduct engagement and recruitment activities to promote studies and retain participants; Establish and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders; Conduct participant follow-up activities; Manage data management systems and monitor outreach metrics; Create and implement diverse formats to meet outreach needs; Assist with cultural and linguistic adaptations; Contribute to website and social media postings
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support