Study Coordinator Apply Now **How to Apply** A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. **Job Summary** The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Area Specialist Associate to serve as a Study Coordinator supporting an NIH-funded, multi-site research project focusing on suicide prevention. The study is conducted in an inpatient psychiatric setting at Michigan Medicine's University Hospital and will be conducted through 2029. The study will involve interviews with adults hospitalized following a suicide attempt to identify warning signs for suicide attempts. In this role, you'll work in an exciting environment which provides support for professional growth opportunities to connect and collaborate with other research teams within the University of Michigan and potential opportunities to submit and present at professional conferences in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team. Notably, they will be doing work that has a real impact on patient's lives. **Why Join Michigan Medicine?** Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. **What Benefits can you Look Forward to?** + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day + 2:1 Match on retirement savings **Responsibilities*** + Study coordinator for a multi-site NIH-funded Suicide Prevention study which includes by is not limited to maintaining communication and coordination between sites. + Assist with participant recruitment and consenting. + Conduct structured and semi-structured study interviews and assessments, in person on an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. + Conduct mental health chart review and data abstractions. + Functional supervision/oversight of volunteers, students, or temporary employees. + Other administrative duties as needed. **Required Qualifications*** + Bachelor's Degree in a related field + 1 or more years of experience in a related field. **Desired Qualifications*** + Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), or equivalent; other management-related field (e.g. Health Administration) with experience working on a research study. + Clinical and/or research experience with patients who have had recent suicidal thoughts and/or attempts. + Experience conducting clinical research interviews & assessments. + Comfort discussing sensitive topics with vulnerable populations. + Experience working in emergency departments and/or psychiatric inpatient units. + Ability to work independently with minimum direction and seek guidance when appropriate. + Must have an active driver's license with reliable transportation. **Work Schedule** Full Time, Monday - Friday; occasional weekends as study enrollment needs dictate. **Work Locations** Ann Arbor, MI / Hybrid **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Background Screening** Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **E-Verify** The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 258972 **Working Title** Study Coordinator **Job Title** Research Area Specialist Assoc **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Medical School **Department** MM Psych HlthSvc Outcome Rsrch **Posting Begin/End Date** 1/17/2025 - 1/24/2025 **Career Interest** Research Apply Now