Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration

Position: Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.

* Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.

* Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.

* Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.

* Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.

* Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.

* Oversee record management for research study.

* Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

* Assist in coordinating study meetings.

* Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.

* Conduct literature searches to provide background information.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral or social science discipline).

* Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a High School Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field focused on violence prevention, behavioral health, or community-based interventions.

* Two or more years of experience conducting or coordinating research.

* Demonstrated experience in community-based participatory research, trauma-informed interviewing, or working with vulnerable populations.

* Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community partners, service providers, and research participants.

* Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including conducting interviews, administering surveys, and ensuring data quality.

* Experience managing research operations such as IRB submissions, recruitment tracking, and data management systems.

* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, diversity, and participant safety.

* Familiarity with statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or similar) preferred.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency:

* Administrative

Skills:

Awareness

* Clinical Trial Management System:
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* Data Entry:
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* Interpersonal

Skills:

Awareness

* Literature Reviews:
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* Oral and Written Communications:
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* Organizational

Skills:

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* Project Coordination:
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* Research and Analytical

Skills:

Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified

Title:

Research Project Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $33,540 - $59,085 ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/School of Nursing (Baltimore, Maryland)

Department name:
Research Administration

Personnel area:
School of Nursing