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Columbia University

Variable Hours Officer

Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

End Date if Temporary: 1 Year

Hours Per Week: 5

Standard Work Schedule:

Building:

Salary Range: $35.36 - $35.36 hourly

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Variable Hours Officer (VHO) Brain Bank Coordinator will be responsible for administrative work related to the movement disorders brain bank within the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center.. This includes enrolling interested patients in the brain donation program, coordinate monthly interdepartmental case conferences, outreach, maintaining and organizing the brain bank database and coordination of distribution of brain tissue to scientific collaborators.

Responsibilities

Enrollment in brain donation program

Distribute brain donation information packet to patients interested in brain donation.

Answer basic questions about brain donation to interested patients

Maintain an organized list of potential donors

Reach out to prospective donors

Coordinating Clinicopathological Conferences (CPC) monthly

Coordinate schedule of CPC conferences of recently donated brains

Coordinate and obtain medical records for movement disorders fellow to present

Coordinate with movement disorders fellow, pathologist, and family regarding conference date and meeting links

Record and disseminate recording to family after the conference

Maintaining database of past brain donations

Ensure all donors have medical records, CPC conference presentations and pathology report

Coordinate distribution of tissue with collaborators

Initiate materials transfer agreement (MTA)

Coordinate with pathology regarding obtaining tissue

Outreach - Designing and dissemination of material with information regarding the brain bank

Attend community health events

Other responsibilities at the discretion of the PI

This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of 10 hours/month

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptionally organized candidate with experience in organizing meetings and events

Experience in using video meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams) and Microsoft Office

Impeccable bedside manner in discussing sensitive topics

Experience with IRB

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.