Clinical Research Coordinator , School of Nursing

The University of Virginia School of Nursing seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and motivated Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC
2), Non-Licensed to support federally and institutionally funded research focused on improving reproductive and maternal health outcomes, with particular attention on persons with disabilities.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and a multidisciplinary investigative team on multiple research projects, including an NIH-funded R01. The coordinator will play a central role in the day-to-day management and implementation of these studies and will work with investigators, research staff, students, community and clinical partners, and collaborating institutions.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and support research activities across multiple studies. Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of research protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and investigative team.
• Manage study timelines, milestones, deliverables, and regulatory requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, continuing reviews, protocols, consent documents, and other regulatory materials.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, scheduling, and retention activities.
• Conduct or coordinate participant interviews, surveys, and other research data collection activities in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete study records, including regulatory documentation, participant tracking systems, study logs, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and maintain REDCap databases and other secure research data-management systems; monitor data completeness and quality.
• Conduct routine data quality assurance and work with investigators and analysts to resolve data discrepancies.
• Coordinate qualitative research activities, which may include scheduling and conducting interviews, managing transcription, preparing data for analysis, and assisting with qualitative data organization and coding.
• Schedule and coordinate investigative team meetings, prepare agendas and study updates, document decisions and action items, and monitor completion of follow-up activities.
• Facilitate communication and research activities across UVA and collaborating institutions, including 4-VA partners.
• Assist with preparation of progress reports, presentations, manuscripts, abstracts, and other dissemination products.
• Track study expenditures and work with the PI and research administration staff to support appropriate use of grant funds.
• Assist with purchasing, participant payments/incentives, research agreements, and other study-related administrative processes.
• Develop and maintain study manuals, workflows, recruitment materials, training documents, and standard operating procedures.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to undergraduate and graduate research assistants and other study personnel.
• Ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, human-subjects protections, and applicable federal regulations.
• Participate in regular meetings with the PI and investigative team and proactively identify operational challenges, competing deadlines, and potential solutions.
• Perform other research-related responsibilities necessary to support successful completion of study aims.

The coordinator will join an active and collaborative research environment within the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The research team conducts interdisciplinary work at the intersection of reproductive and maternal health, disability, healthcare access, and health outcomes using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

The position provides opportunities to participate in multiple stages of the research process, collaborate with investigators across institutions and disciplines, contribute to scientific presentations and publications, and mentor students involved in research.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications.

Experience:

At least one year of clinical research experience. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, psychology,…