Project Coordinator – Health and Development Laboratory

Project Coordinator – Health and Development Laboratory

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Posting Number: S14322P |

Working Title:

Project Coordinator – Health and Development Laboratory | Department: VPR-Center for Family Research | University:
The University of Georgia

Location:

Athens, GA |

Employment Type:

Full-time |

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, some evening and weekend availability preferred | Salary: $35,568.00‑$70,326.00 (commensurate with experience) | Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 01/12/2026 | Status:
Open until filled

Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator will play a central role in organizing and managing all aspects of a large-scale, federally funded longitudinal research study in collaboration with The University of North Carolina. The project examines how adolescents’ stressors during school transitions relate to parents’ cardiovascular health. This position requires strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, and comfort working with both parents and adolescents.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience coordinating research projects or supervising students/staff
• Comfort and professionalism when interacting with adolescents and families
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Supervise research support staff (research assistants, phlebotomists)
• Develop and maintain participant information data systems, send research correspondence, schedule visits, and prepare for visits
• Assist in hiring and training research support staff and maintain schedules
• Work with research assistants to recruit participants and achieve recruitment targets
• Supervise team to retain participants across 18‑month study window
• Provide weekly project status summaries to the Principal Investigator
• Use Excel and other project management tools to develop timelines and troubleshoot barriers
• Submit IRB materials, prepare and update protocols, and maintain IRB approval throughout the life of the project
• Conduct data quality checks and supervise staff review of data
• Other duties as assigned

• Able to lift/carry 20 lb
• Driving may be required for job-related tasks

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents:
None.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Katherine Ehrlich | Email: kehrlich | Phone: (not provided in original)