Recruitment Manager - Rsch Supv 3-Rsch Coord-Gnrlst

The Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine (CPOM) seeks a full time Recruitment Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-volume adolescent participant clinical trial. This role will be responsible for meeting a target enrollment of approximately 1,200 adolescent human subject participants over a 2.5 year period. This is a new in-person/hybrid position within the Center that reports to the Associate Director under the supervision of the study Principal Investigator, Medical Safety Officer, and Co-Investigators.

Key responsibilities:
40% Strategic Outreach

• Develop and oversee the recruitment strategy utilizing social media, search engine optimization, and targeted digital outreach to reach diverse pediatric populations throughout the United States.
• Manage the development and continuous optimization of the study website and social media content to generate and maintain high participant engagement.
• Develop and build upon community partnerships locally and nationally to amplify visibility and engagement.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Department of Pediatrics and Medical School Communications teams to ensure study branding, website requirements and social media presence are in alignment with University standards.

30% Clinical Intake and Screening Operations

• Oversee the daily study recruitment operations of participant inquiries, and in collaboration with the Study Leadership Team, develop system to triage, screen and verify preliminary eligibility for ongoing oversight of participant enrollment.
• Develop and maintain the Tele-Screening SOPs, and ensure adherence by developing and conducting internal audits

20% Performance Analytics

• Develop and maintain tracking systems to capture and monitor high-level analytics for reporting and process improvement
• Proactively report on recruitment metrics to troubleshoot bottlenecks and create mitigation strategies
• Implement and oversee the technology and workflows for managing the pipeline of participants referrals and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries

10% Leadership and Governance

• Directly supervise Recruitment Specialist (hire, onboard, train)
• Contribute to study advisory boards as requested with regard to engagement trends and enrollment barriers
• Author and maintain the Recruitment and Outreach sections of the MOP (Manual of Operating Procedures)

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Please include a cover letter and resume with application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least eight years
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and digital communications skills
• Experience developing promotional materials
• Demonstrated ability to create, adapt and analyze social media campaigns
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Proficiency with multitasking, prioritization, proofreading and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional marketing/communications experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with targeted population of adolescents and their caregivers
• Experience with REDCap data management
• Experience with campaigns that have defined goals and measurable outcomes

Pay Range: $63,000 - $85,000/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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