Adding role to a new task doesn't show the role once added

Just switched to the new version, and when I add a new task and select a role, once saved the role does not show.  I have to edit the task again, assign the role, and save for it to show on the calendar properly.

Also, is there a way to choose whether the Add a Task link is at the top or the bottom?  Some of my daily lists are quite long, and it's a hassle to scroll down to add a new task - at the top, it was quick and easy.