About this role
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About the Department As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (UCCOM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Family & Community Medicine has played a leading role in fellow, resident, and medical student education since 1974 and continues to focus on improving the health of members of our Cincinnati community and beyond, with a special focus on medically underserved patients. With faculty expertise in areas such as primary care research, palliative care, geriatrics, global health and integrative medicine, the department is advancing the college's commitment to cultivating learning environments, fostering research and scholarship, and providing innovative patient care.
Job Overview The Department of Family & Community Medicine is seeking a Research Ambassador to serve as a trusted member of the research team at the Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Developmental Disabilities. The Freeman Center works to provide high-quality, person-centered care for adults with developmental disabilities. In this role, the Research Ambassador will welcome people with Down syndrome and their families at research visits and community events. They will help participants feel comfortable, understand what to expect, and feel included.
The Research Ambassador will also help share information about research opportunities and build trust with members of the community. Their personal experiences and perspective will help the Freeman Center make research more welcoming and responsive to community needs. This is a part-time, hourly position with a flexible schedule, averaging about 8 hours per week. Training will be provided, including one-on-one coaching and practice. The Research Ambassador will also receive ongoing support, guidance, and feedback from a staff team member.
- Essential Functions Welcome visitors with Down syndrome and their families when they arrive.
- Walk with participants to exam rooms and other areas.
- Explain what will happen during the visit using clear and simple language.
- Share information about research opportunities with participants and their families.
- Help encourage people to take part in research studies.
- Provide support and help participants feel comfortable, included, and confident during their research experience.
- Help with community outreach activities by sharing information about research opportunities and brain health programs.
- Attend community, educational, and research events as a representative of the Freeman Center.
- Share ideas and feedback to help make research activities welcoming, inclusive, and focused on participants' needs.
- Required Education High School Diploma or GED Required Trainings/Certifications N/A Additional Qualifications Considered Strong communication and people skills.
- Experience working with people with Down syndrome, their families, or the developmental disabilities community.
- Ability to build positive relationships and earn the trust of participants and community members.
- Ability to support outreach, education, and research activities that focus on the needs and goals of each person.
- Understanding of some of the challenges that may affect research participation for people with developmental disabilities.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include: Tuition Remission As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS). Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days). Additional
Benefits Include
Competitive salary based on experience Professional development & mentorship opportunities University employee discount program To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.
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