Job Description

The Maternal Influence on Neurodevelopment (MIND) Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, VA, directed by Dr. Brittany Howell, aims to understand the biological pathways through which mothers affect their infant's brain and behavioral development. We accomplish this by collecting several concurrent measures, such as biological samples (i.e., human milk, placenta, infant stool, etc.), measures of infant structural and functional brain development using MRI collected during natural sleep, and behavioral measures including parent-report and direct assessment in the lab.

The Recruitment Agent will focus on recruitment for the NIH-funded HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study (https://hbcdstudy.org/recruitment_sites/virginia-tech/). Reporting to the Recruitment Coordinator and Peer Navigator, the role involves interacting and engaging with various communities, including diverse populations, and assisting with events from planning to completion to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.

Required Qualifications

* Experience with community engagement and bringing research opportunities to diverse populations, or demonstrated experience coordinating programmatic activities.
* Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
* Experience with confidentiality and professionalism.
* Demonstrated experience working in a professional office setting.
* Experience in coordinating schedules, event activities or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working with community organizations, healthcare systems, and diverse families.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate

Review Date

01/12/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.