Community Research Coordinator - Outreach & Communications

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant in the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Family Medicine Massey Research Support unit. The role supports multiple active studies with a focus on community outreach, patient engagement and research communications, coordinating across the lab’s portfolio.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health or equivalent experience.
• Experience in community engagement, program coordination, or health research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Master’s degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project communications across the lab’s portfolio and disseminate newsletters.
• Serve as community liaison for outreach projects addressing survivorship and underserved populations.
• Provide research coordination support, track deliverables, and maintain documentation.
• Support IRB documentation, data collection activities, and reporting as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health

Master’s degree in Social Work or Public Health (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant in the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Family Medicine Massey Research Support unit. The role supports multiple active studies with a focus on community outreach, patient engagement and research communications, coordinating across the lab’s portfolio.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication,