Research Project Coordinator II

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Research Project Coordinator II

Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative

Department: Nursing Science

Overview: The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that make up Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university, which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. The School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master's certificate, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the School of Nursing. The Research Project Coordinator II functions as the primary operational, scientific, and administrative partner to a tenure-track faculty investigator leading multiple funded research projects.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the end-to-end coordination of complex, multi-study research portfolios, spanning laboratory-based research, human subjects research, and community-engaged studies.
• Oversees study implementation, regulatory compliance, participant management, and team coordination.
• Supports scholarly productivity through manuscript preparation and submission.
• Serves as the operational backbone of the research program, enabling the PI to focus on scientific leadership, funding acquisition, and dissemination.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 04

Salary Details:

• Minimum Salary:
• Mid Range Salary:
• Maximum Salary:

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50

Daily

Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union

Description:

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: People Soft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in research coordination or project management in an academic, clinical, or research-intensive environment, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with IRB processes, regulatory compliance, and multi-project coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in research data management systems such as REDCap.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced project management expertise and strong scientific literacy.
• Ability to integrate regulatory, logistical, and research functions into a cohesive infrastructure that ensures all studies progress efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in research coordination or project management in an academic, clinical, or research-intensive environment.
• Experience supporting federally funded research (e.g., NIH), familiarity with laboratory-based research and biospecimen management, and training in Good Clinical Practice.
• Experience in community-engaged or health disparities research and the ability to independently manage complex, multi-site studies.

Equipment Utilized:

• Standard office and research-related equipment to support study operations and project coordination.
• Desktop and laptop computers, dual monitors, and secure institutional…