The Department of Radiation Oncology is hiring an Administrative/Research Assistant (10-20 hours per week) to provide research related support to a subset of our clinical research faculty physicians in addition to the provision of primary administrative support for our RadOnc residents. This is a unique opportunity to receive mentorship from faculty on the cutting edge of radiation oncology, work closely with research teams to produce world-class clinical research, and gain insight into academic medicine.

The Administrative/Research Assistant will perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies. General administrative support for the assigned faculty and residents, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings, completing expense reports, assisting with medical curriculum vitaes, and other duties will be assigned by direct supervision. The Administrative/Research Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of a senior administrative assistant with functional supervision from faculty.

The University of Michigan is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Our mission to transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery, and service, since our establishment in 1817, is the inspiration for this transformative position. We aspire to pave the way for the next generation of Radiation Oncology clinicians, researchers, and professionals, advancing the specialty to improve care and outcomes for our cancer and benign patients.

Duties include:

• Work collaboratively with faculty PI and their research team to accomplish objectives set by the team.
• Collaborate with research leaders to forward clinical trial engagement and enrollment throughout our community practice network.
• Assist in the preparation and publication of research abstracts and manuscripts by working with biostatisticians, residents, and faculty to analyze completed data and write up research findings.
• May work closely with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinators on prospective trials.
• Provide general administrative support for department residents and assigned faculty as needed and assigned by the senior administrative assistant supervising this role.
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Required Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in a related field with intent to progress on to medical school. Special consideration will be given to candidates who would be available for full-time employment during an upcoming gap year leading up to medical school
• General knowledge of medical terminology

 Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in a related field
• Prior clinical or research experience, including undergraduate experience
• Experience with project management or coordination
• Experience working with healthcare professionals and clinical research participants
• Experience with University research-related policies and procedures
• Experience with Outlook calendaring system
• Experience with Emburse Expense Reporting system
• Experience working with Internal Review Boards
• Organization, independence, and attention to detail

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• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections
• Position may at times require extended or unusual work hours including evenings and weekends based on research requirements and business needs