ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Develop and implement strategies to successfully ascertain participants for our multiple studies, including media content for NIH funded grants that is tailored to local regions. Develop and/or modify research-related materials for ascertainment. Interpret scientific results to inform potential participants, communities (particularly underserved communities) about the research. Organize community participant educational outreach activities in coordination and cooperation with local community leaders and organizations. Coordinate with ongoing communications activities for research projects across the SOM and university. (25%) 2. Provide monthly and yearly updates for relevant research project participants. Develop monthly newsletters and distribute, as needed, to participating research partners and communities. (25%) 3. Provide content for research and participant education-related activities for research projects of collaborators within the Cleveland Institute for Computational Biology (CICB). Draft lay summaries of in-press and newly published papers for faculty and trainees. Draft research statements for faculty and trainees. Draft content that illustrates ongoing examples of intra/inter-departmental and intra/inter-institutional research collaborations and initiatives. Develop and provide graphics for presentations. Provide content for social media outreach for research and participant educational activities. (20%) 4. Maintain and update research website and social media content. Review and update content on a weekly basis for multiple research project websites. Assemble periodic (weekly, quarterly, annual) newsletters for these projects. (15%) 5. Present data and findings at laboratory meetings and scientific meetings, seminars, etc. Prepare manuscripts and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals and communications. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES 1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; must demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work with various individuals within and external to the University. 2. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate scientific results to a lay audience 3. Detailed knowledge of the scientific process and ability to succinctly distill scientific results 4. Excellent ability to develop graphics/presentations 5. Demonstrated organizational skills to help with research seminars/symposia 6. Excellent analytical skills; ability to formulate findings and recommendations from the analysis. 7. Strong organization skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills, and follow-through. Must be able to work under pressure and conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timeline. 8. Effective leadership skills; ability to lead, train, work with, and elicit cooperation from team members and staff. 9. Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team. Must be highly motivated, responsible, dependable, and a self-starter. 10. Effective problem-solving skills; must demonstrate innovation and creativity, sound judgment, and good decision-making.