Project Title: Asian Cohort for Alzheimer's Disease (ACAD)

Position Title/Summary: Research Program Manager (RPM)

The RPM will be responsible for ensuring proper implementation of the project work plan. The RPM will facilitate communication among members of the study team, assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in preparing data collection, monthly and annual reports and handing all data obtained in Korean and will participate in the work of manuscripts. The study involves recruiting approximately 800 participants aged 60 years or older with Korean ancestry from northeast areas of the U.S. We will collect DNA and plasma biomarkers and genotypes from all participants using SNP arrays, and use validated, translated data collection forms and clinical/diagnostic protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinating translation of English documents into Korean

· Liaise with stakeholders, collaborators, site coordinators, and recruiters to build trust and ensure that all parties are included.

· To coordinate to schedule the data collection with recruiters, data collectors (both cognitive assessments and neuroglial examinations)

· To develop surveillance registry for potential research participants, schedule and coordinate data collection and monitor participant enrollment and retention.

· Record and track the registry and enrollment lists to maintain high follow-up and retention rates.

· Prepare and distribute regular reports detailing the program’s progresses to funding agencies, study sites, and stakeholders.

o Cleary ad effectively communicate program updates, challenges, and success to all relevant parties.

• Involve in the process of analyzing data collected through the research program and contribute to the drafting and editing of research manuscripts for publication. .

• Manuscript Writing: Contribute to the drafting and editing of research manuscripts for publication.
• Support research administration as needed and perform other related activities as required.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $90,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Required Skills and Qualifications:

This position requires a person bilingual in Korean and English. The PI and research team is looking for a dependable individual who possesses a strong work ethic, research experience, strong interest in working with older people in health research, and strong professional communication, organizational and detailed oriented skills.

a) Minimum required education: Graduate degree in health sciences, or social work in Korea or the U.S.

b) Minimum required experience: At least two years of research experience.

c) Language skills: Bilingual in Korean and English (able to work on the Korean version of the health survey for dementia)

d) Capable of working with confidential information

f) Experience with data gathering, evaluation/reporting, and project deliverable/timeline tracking

Preferred Skills:

a) Experience working with Korean American older adults in a community environment

b) Good communication skills and ability to work with Korean American older adults as well as to run an effective online meeting

c) Formal education in Korea and the U.S.

d) Experience working with people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia or their family members

e) Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow through and great organizational skills

f) Proficient with computer-based applications such as MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conference platforms (e.g., ZOOM), and data capture systems.