This position has been budgeted for $5,720.00 per month and is non-negotiable.

Conmigo is a health and wellbeing intervention for preadolescent Latinas and their moms implemented in collaboration with local schools and YMCAs. The current study is a hybrid type I clinical trial testing the effectiveness of the intervention in comparison with an attention control version of the program. This study is enrolling N=270 mother-daughter dyads and will be collecting both qualitative and quantitative data from these participants as well as from community partners supporting implementation of the program.

The study aims to hire an evaluation coordinator who can advance the health and well-being of diverse communities by leading evaluation efforts for the study. This position includes responsibility for supervision and leadership of the measurement team, collaboration with community partners to schedule and host in-the-field measurement events, and oversight of all evaluation activities.

The Evaluation Coordinator will become part of the leadership team of the Conmigo study. Under the direct supervision of the Project Managers and general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all evaluation components of the study, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, and measurement of over 540 participants across 18 school sites throughout the duration of the five-year study.

The Evaluation Coordinator will oversee all aspects of study evaluation including participant outreach, recruitment, enrollment, measurement, and data management. The Evaluation Coordinator will provide scientific input in the development of evaluation materials, databases, and protocols; supervise a team of 8-10 student research assistants; and coordinate completion of qualitative and quantitative measurement with adult and child participants at four measurement points at each study site; measures consist of quantitative surveys, accelerometer devices, and fitness and anthropometric measures (height, weight, blood pressure) at baseline, 3 months, 9 months, and 15 months N=270 mothers and N=270 daughters. Post intervention, we will conduct qualitative interviews with subset of these participants as well as N=36+ school and YMCA staff and leaders.

The Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to:

PROTOCOL AND MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT 15%

The Evaluation Coordinator will develop and finalize protocols, procedures, and materials for all evaluation activities including survey administration, data entry and checking, participant tracking, pulling weekly enrollment and follow-up reports, participant retention, accelerometer and anthropometric measures, and qualitative data collection. The Evaluation Coordinator will provide training for the team in measurement procedures and protocols including but not limited to study recruitment, participant screening for eligibility, participant phone calls, administering informed consent, taking anthropometric measures (height, weight, blood pressure), managing participant records, and participant retention. The Evaluation Coordinator will supervise all evaluation activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 25%

The Evaluation Coordinator will supervise and support the evaluation team consisting of 8-10+ undergraduate and masters-level student research assistants and interns. This includes providing daily work direction, conducting training sessions, weekly meetings with staff, and providing feedback to improve research team performance. The Evaluation Coordinator will work with the Project Manager to monitor staff adherence to protocols and progress toward goals, ensuring that the study’s ambitious milestones and timeline are met.

PARTICIPANT DATABASE OVERSIGHT AND DATA MANAGEMENT 25%

The Evaluation Coordinator will develop protocols for data management and oversee participant tracking databases in REDCap Academic Software. They will work with REDCap partners to build and maintain surveys and databases. The Evaluation Coordinator will ensure timely follow up with participants, completion of all measures at a given timepoint, and facilitation of data collection in the field using REDCap (i.e., managing/creating participant records, administering consent/surveys, and collecting anthropometric measures and accelerometer data). They will oversee data entry and coding and pull reports as needed. The Evaluation Coordinator will also ensure the team implements proper treatment and storage of participant data to ensure confidentiality and IRB compliance.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND OUTREACH 20%

The Evaluation Coordinator will coordinate with established community partners (e.g. school personnel) to schedule measurement events for study participants. They will attend recruitment and evaluation events (including evenings/weekends) to supervise the team and provide feedback on workflows.

The evaluation coordinator will maintain good rapport with community partners, including respectful interaction with leadership and staff of participating schools.

MEETINGS AND REPORTING 10%

The Evaluation Coordinator will contribute to scientific advisory board meetings, weekly team meetings, monthly investigator meetings, and annual or quarterly check ins with the Data Safety and Monitoring Board. The Evaluation Coordinator will create and present slides summarizing challenges, successes, and status updates for the evaluation of the study. The Eval Coordinator will integrate feedback from meetings into daily workflows and procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5%

The Evaluation coordinator will complete all necessary training, including SDSU’s Institutional Review Board Human Subjects tutorial.  They will participate in regular team meetings with Principal Investigator and Project Managers to discuss progress and will attend SDSU Research Foundation trainings relevant to the position.

Knowledge & Abilities 

• Bilingual Spanish & English (written and spoken) required
• Knowledge of basic management and supervision, demonstrating strong leadership skills, and providing effective direction and oversight to individuals and small groups.
• Knowledge of research methods, coordination, and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of field data collection, entry, and management
• Knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite; SPSS; EndNote; Qualtrics; REDCap
• Ability to function effectively in a leadership role and project team setting
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and problem solve
• Ability to provide effective direction and supervision to individuals and groups
• Ability to write well to include clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and interact effectively with a variety of people in a multidisciplinary team and community
• Ability to analyze data, interpret and present data
• Ability to carry out assignments independently within established deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administration work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in technical or administrative assignments.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills

• Fluent in written & spoken Spanish REQUIRED
• Two years of progressively responsible experience working in research
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
• Prior experience in project management/ coordination
• Prior experience at an academic research institution

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
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