Variable Hours Officer

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Nov 13, 2024
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 5 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $34.29-$34.29 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health seeks a Variable Hours Officer to assist in several projects funded by the NIH and private foundations related to substance use, sleep and HIV among racial and sexual minorities including Black sexual minority men. The VHO will report directly to the Program Manager and will assist in literature reviews, protocol development, survey development, data collection, data quality control, database management and maintenance, preliminary data analyses, and manuscript preparation. They may also assist with managing interns and will perform other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities 30%--Protocol Development 25%--Manuscript and Grant Preparation 25%--Literature reviews 15%--Data Quality Control and Preliminary Data Analyses 5%--Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public health or related field. Knowledge of substance use and/or HIV research. Must have experience with epidemiologic research, including literature reviews, protocol development, survey development, data collection, database management, and preliminary data analyses. Must be able to independently learn new skills required for project management. Must be detail-oriented, with superior organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.