Project Manager II, Retention Engagement, US POINTER Study
Job description
GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
The Retention Engagement Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation of programs and initiatives to support retention of participants enrolled in a large national study focused on Alzheimer’s disease prevention.
U.S. POINTER (U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk) is a two-year multi-site clinical trial that is evaluating whether a lifestyle intervention that simultaneously targets multiple risk factors (e.g., diet, exercise, cardiovascular disease) can protect cognition and possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. After completing the 2-year intervention phase of U.S. POINTER, participants are enrolled in an extended follow-up phase of the study that permits continued monitoring of their cognitive function and lifestyle activities.
The Retention Engagement Specialist will work closely with the U.S. POINTER Leadership in the Coordinating Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine to develop and administer initiatives and programs to support study-wide retention of study participants in the extended follow-up. The Retention Engagement Specialist will assist with collection and analysis of data to evaluate effectiveness of the retention programs and will assist to develop reports summarizing related activities.
U.S. POINTER was designed and conducted to enroll a representative sample of participants that appropriately reflect the U.S. population demographics to ensure that study findings will be applicable to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or education. U.S. POINTER prioritizes a culture that firmly supports and welcomes diversity, inclusion, and equity in staff, investigators, and participants.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Required
- Experience working with diverse populations of older adults.
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: psychology, social work, counseling, exercise science, nutrition, or health education. Certifications in one or more of these fields, without a college degree, will be considered.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., all Microsoft Office products, use of spreadsheets and web-based applications).
- Must be comfortable and experienced at leading group classes in an educational environment.
- Must understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the study.
- Must have excellent organizational skills, be self-directed and persistent, and manage complex scheduling tasks.
- Desired but not Mandatory
- At least 1 year experience with motivational interviewing in a clinical, community, or educational setting.
- Experience delivering health promotion programs in the community.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate with U.S. POINTER trial leadership, the Coordinating Center, and site personnel to ensure that the study protocol is carried out as planned.
- Represent the Coordinating Center to oversee retention activities study-wide to ensure that initiatives and programs are maximally effective in retaining participants in the study.
- Ensure cultural responsivity and diversity in all planned retention initiatives and programs.
- Assist site Retention Coordinators to plan and implement their local retention programs centered on healthy lifestyle behaviors.
- Collaborate with the Alzheimer’s Association and other community partners to plan and develop brain health programs for U.S. POINTER participants in the extension phase of the study.
- Monitor participant retention to clinic visits, group meetings, phone calls, and one-on-one communication study-wide and at each site.
- Motivate and provide support of staff as needed to ensure successful retention of participants at sites.
- Lead efforts to ensure that all U.S. POINTER participant-facing materials are appropriately translated into Spanish using available translation resources.
- Assist with regulatory issues to ensure sites are following all appropriate regulatory procedures according to protocol.
- Attend regular meetings to discuss issues concerning trial coordination, participants, data collection, and other study-related procedures.
- Comply with ethical standards for research involving human subjects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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