Kinesiology - Project Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Hybrid Project Coordinator to support three complementary research initiatives focused on mental health and exercise interventions:

• KBIM-Dane
  : A community-based participatory research project implementing an exercise intervention within two clinics supporting a first-episode psychosis program.
• CBT+: A study evaluating cognitive-behavioral therapy enhancements for depression.
• RESIST
  : A randomized controlled trial investigating resistance exercise as a treatment for depression.

This full-time position will allocate approximately one-third effort to each project, with the coordinator serving as the lead coordinator for KBIM-Dane and providing essential support for CBT+ and RESIST and other ongoing and upcoming projects in Dr. Meyer’s Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory. Specific weekly and ongoing timing may shift among the projects and general work within the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory component of the position.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse research methodologies and clinical settings, contributing to innovative exercise-based approaches to mental health care.

• KBIM-Dane (Lead Coordinator)
  Oversee project start-up, including IRB submissions, protocol development, and stakeholder engagement.
• KBIM-Dane (Lead Coordinator)
  Coordinate clinic partnerships and facilitate community-based participatory research activities (e.g., focus groups).
• KBIM-Dane (Lead Coordinator)
  Manage recruitment, scheduling, and data collection across two clinical sites (Flyy and Chrysalis).
• KBIM-Dane (Lead Coordinator)
  Lead implementation of the co-designed exercise intervention at the clinical sites.
• CBT+ and RESIST (Supporting Research Team Member)
  Complete assessment and intervention visits, as needed.
• CBT+ and RESIST (Supporting Research Team Member)
  Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and retention strategies.
• Cross-Project Duties
  Serve as a central communication point for investigators and research staff across projects.
• Cross-Project Duties
  Track timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure smooth project execution.
• Cross-Project Duties
  Prepare progress reports, meeting agendas, and documentation for funders and stakeholders.
• Cross-Project Duties
  Assist with design, planning, logistics, and setup of additional projects within the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory.

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, psychology, public health, or a closely related field.
• Experience coordinating clinical or community-based research.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple concurrent priorities and communicating effectively with teams.
• Experience with IRB processes and research compliance.
• Knowledge of mental health research or behavioral intervention studies.

• Hybrid
  :
  Combination of on-site work at Madison-based clinics and MSC, with flexibility for remote tasks when appropriate. This is a primarily in-person role as the primary duties are in-person coordination and completing in-person visits.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development and exposure to multi-disciplinary research.
• This role operates in a collaborative, person-centered research environment and involves working with diverse populations. Success in this role requires curiosity, cultural humility, and flexibility in response to participant needs and real-world research settings.

• Skill in independently coordinating complex, multi-site research projects.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clinical and community partners.

Bachelor's Degree

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Jacob Meyer

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