The Cancer Support Community is a non-profit organization providing education and support to people affected by cancer. In 2008, CSC established the first community-based Research & Training Institute dedicated to the development, implementation and dissemination of evidence-based programs designed to address the unmet social and emotional needs of cancer patients, survivors and their families. The Institute engages a diverse group of stakeholders and collaborators, including academic and healthcare partners, advocacy organizations, industry, patient representatives, and the Cancer Support Community’s affiliate and online network. The Research Manager will manage multiple research initiatives related to the psychosocial impact of cancer on patients and caregivers with a primary focus on the Cancer Experience Registry and with a secondary focus on research projects as they are developed and launched.

The Cancer Experience Registry is an online initiative that gives cancer survivors a unified voice to advance the understanding of their social and emotional needs — helping researchers better understand the full impact of cancer and ultimately influence the development of innovative ways to improve the cancer experience for millions. Currently, there are over 7,600 people in the Registry who either have been diagnosed with cancer or provide(d) care to a patient.

The Research Manager will report to the Director, Research and will be responsible for: development, implementation and management of community engaged research activities of the Cancer Support Community’s Research and Training Institute. We are seeking an individual with strong project management experience, community outreach and collaborative skills, marketing skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and interest in community-based research. The successful candidate for this position will have experience and interest in project management, stakeholder engagement, marketing, communications, advocacy and/or community engaged research, and cancer-related psychosocial research.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage multiple research projects related to the Cancer Experience Registry with respect to stakeholder engagement, outreach strategies, survey development and research protocols
Develop research materials, including survey development
Establish and maintain contact with diverse research stakeholders, including advocacy, academic, industry and community partners
Network at community events and activities
Develop and coordinate community events
Aid in recruitment for Cancer Experience Registry by:

a. Promoting the Registry at various conferences and events

b. Working in collaboration with Communications Department to ensure ongoing enrollment and consistency in messaging

c. Acting as a liaison between the Education Department and the Research & Training Institute to ensure that dissemination of materials are reflective of patient needs

c. Acting as point of contact for all registrants

d. Coordinating all activities associated with independent sites using the Registry for clinical trials

Serve as a liaison between Cancer Support Community and community partners
Establish and maintain detailed strategies and documentation of community outreach activities
Manage the online Cancer Experience Registry platform
Manage other research initiatives as they are developed and launched
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor/Master degree in social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Public Health, Social Work, Social Psychology, Community Organizing, or related health and human services fields, community health) plus 2 years of project management experience. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work independently and take a leading role on assigned projects.
Experience with research in a community based environment and community organizing among minority and/or underserved local communities is a plus along with Spanish language skills
Experience in community outreach, coalition building and advocacy

Highly motivated and directed, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively
General administrative skills, including ease with Outlook, Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Familiarity with use of SPSS preferred

How to apply

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, salary requirements and a resume’ to Susan Viana at sviana@cancersupportcommunity.org by April 22, 2015. Applications without salary requirements will not be accepted.