Job description
Posting Information
Department
Sch of Nursing - 440100
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
03/03/2023
Application Deadline
04/08/2023
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Data Collector
Position Number
20053825
Vacancy ID
S021007
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
20
Work Schedule
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
15.00
Proposed Start Date
03/20/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
Occasional/Intermittent
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.
Position Summary
The Data Collector will travel to participants’ place of residence and/or NC Works Career Centers in Orange County and surrounding counties to gather vital data. Data collection will include blood pressure using an Omron BP monitor, weight using a Tanita scale, physical activity through an Actigraph accelerometer, and a self-response survey through Qualtrics. The individual will need to maintain and organize data collection equipment to readily administer collection protocol. Also, the Data Collector will be responsible for correctly documenting data measurements, cleaning actions taken and equipment check-out logs.
Another equally important responsibility of this role includes study recruitment efforts. The data collector will primarily be responsible for tasks that may include one or more of the following: traveling to the facilities of community partners to deliver recruitment materials, attending in person events, such as job fairs, to promote the study and recruit interested individuals, developing study recruitment plans and strategies, helping develop recruitment protocols/processes, scheduling and organizing informational meetings with community partners, pursuing avenues of promotion and advertisement, maintaining an up-to-date calendar of local events, actively fielding feedback from community partners and participants. This position will work in conjunction with the recruitment coordinator to complete delegated tasks.
In addition, this individual will complete study orientation and training to carry out all study roles, adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures, complete regulatory requirements (IRB, etc.), and attend regular research team meetings to give status updates or raise any concerns.
Another equally important responsibility of this role includes study recruitment efforts. The data collector will primarily be responsible for tasks that may include one or more of the following: traveling to the facilities of community partners to deliver recruitment materials, attending in person events, such as job fairs, to promote the study and recruit interested individuals, developing study recruitment plans and strategies, helping develop recruitment protocols/processes, scheduling and organizing informational meetings with community partners, pursuing avenues of promotion and advertisement, maintaining an up-to-date calendar of local events, actively fielding feedback from community partners and participants. This position will work in conjunction with the recruitment coordinator to complete delegated tasks.
In addition, this individual will complete study orientation and training to carry out all study roles, adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures, complete regulatory requirements (IRB, etc.), and attend regular research team meetings to give status updates or raise any concerns.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with data collection is a plus. The ideal candidate will display strong communication skills in order to coherently articulate instructions to participants. This individual will be in constant contact with the study manager and principal investigator. Organization skills are essential to maintain a calendar of appointments and maintain proper equipment storage. The candidate must have the ability to follow information ordering to arrange actions in the order that study procedures specify. Most data collection appointments will take place in Wake County, so candidates should live in, or be willing to travel to the area.
High school diploma or equivalency.
High school diploma or equivalency.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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