Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Position Summary
This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the UNC TEACCH Autism Program. This NIH Stage 1 mixed methods study aims to test the feasibility acceptability fidelity and efficacy of a multilevel physical activity intervention Physical Activity and Community Empowerment ( PACE ). PACE is a 16week multilevel program that utilizes selfmanagement strategies including goalsetting self monitoring and visual supports to help adults with ID engage in the program more independently through an interactive webbased dashboard. Adults with ID work with a support coach to increase daily step counts and time spent in moderatetovigorous physical activity by engaging in individualized aerobic and strength training activities. The project is currently focused on aim 2 conducting a feasibility and piloting a randomized controlled trial (Stage 1B). This phase will use a waitlist control experimental design with 120 adults with ID in two sites (North Carolina and Arkansas). We will measure the efficacy of PACE on increasing physical activity and explore hypotheses regarding the potential efficacy of the interventions effect on physical activity. The findings from this project will lay the essential groundwork for a largescale Stage III IV efficacyeffectiveness trial of PACE in community exercise settings throughout the US. Our longterm goal is to promote healthy physical activity behaviors through inclusive community settings examine the longterm impact of these programs in preventing Alzheimers disease and related dementia in aging adults with ID and improve wellbeing in adults with ID. In addition to PACE this position will support the HEELS 2 Transition program and research projects which involve supporting young adults with ID in seeking an inclusive postsecondary education experience and transition to adulthood skillbuilding classes. Program evaluations involve direct assessments and questionnaires. Current research projects involve interviews and qualitative analyses as well as an intervention study testing out HEELS 2 Participation eLearning modules and toolkits developed for supporting the transition to adulthood. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols including screening and recruiting study participants conducting study visits and collecting entering and reviewing study data.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word. Requires ability to carry out research activities (data collection data analysis participant recruitment) with supervision. Requires meticulous attention to detail. Requires excellent interpersonal skills especially online and inperson participant skills. Requires experience with MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in developmental or clinical research. Experience with survey software and statistical package software. Some previous understanding and experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8am 5pm