University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 days ago
Program Assistant - Cancer Center
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$21.09/hr - $28.47/hr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas Medical Center is a leading institution in cancer research and treatment. The Program Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and compliance support for oncology research studies, managing data and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Collect, verify, and maintain investigator and research staff credentials, licenses, and certifications in accordance with IRB, sponsor, and institutional requirements
Collect and verify Medical licenses:
GCP training
CITI certifications (e.g., GCP, RCR)
Signature profile pages
Maintain credentialing records for all study team members at the time of hire and research onboarding, as well as transfer to a new research position
Collaborate with team leaders to ensure new staff are added to relevant studies during onboarding
Track study team membership to ensure all necessary individuals are listed on study documentation (e.g., IRB records, Delegation of Authority Logs)
Create and maintain the Study Team Tab in CRIS/VELOS
Conduct routine audits of study team documentation for accuracy and completeness
Partner with QA, Regulatory, Project Management, Clinical Operations, and Research Systems to ensure documentation is consistent across platforms
Provide administrative support related to credentialing and onboarding processes
Qualification
Required
Two years relevant experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Prior experience in clinical research credentialing or regulatory support
Familiarity with oncology clinical trials and NCI-designated cancer center requirements
Experience in clinical trial management systems (Velos, Complion)
Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB processes as evidenced by application materials
Computer skills
Attention to detail
Time-management
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Organization
Benefits
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Various additional voluntary insurance plans are available
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire
Ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (72)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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