Position Title: Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease Program Specialist

Posting Number: R230292

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease ( CEAD ) (https://www.buffalo.edu/cead.html) is a Department of Health funded program to support the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center ( ADMDC ) at the University at Buffalo to provide state of the art medical services consistent with evolving practice standards which enhances and standardizes AD/D care in the region.

The goal is to:

• Facilitate early diagnosis

• Provide assistance with care planning

• Educate the health care workforce and integrate special populations

The CEAD is seeking a professional to fill the position of Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease Program Specialist, who will assist the PI and program director in delivering CEAD program activities.

Primary responsibilities of the Program Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• First contact for scheduling and coordinating activities

• Assist with reporting

• Develop working relationships with UBIT and EMR to develop activity tracking procedures

• Website and social media maintenance.

• Assist with scheduling outreach activities and other scheduling requirements of the program director and primary investigator

• Attend monthly meeting and prepare minutes.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field

• 2 years experience in support of multiple programs/projects

• Applicants should have strong oral and written communication skills

• Highly organized and able to multi task

• Ability to work independently after taking directives and yet able to seek help if needed

• Excellent communication and computer skills

• Proficiency with MS office suite, Excel, Outlook and SPSS

• Demonstrates professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Alzheimer’s/Dementia population

• Familiarity with research and the clinical research process

• Experience at UB in an academic and/or research environment

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 47077