Research Training Coordinator

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The Training Coordinator at Augusta University serves as the primary educator and resource for the research community. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining educational materials and training programs related to research policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing human research. This position is responsible for development and maintenance of a comprehensive education program for the research community.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RESEARCH ACADEMY:

Coordinate a comprehensive four‑day training program offered twice annually, ensuring all logistical and administrative components are executed smoothly.

Manage and maintain the full training schedule involving 35+ speakers, including session assignments, timing, room/virtual setup, and sequence flow.

Oversee participant enrollment, including registration processes, attendance tracking, roster management, confirmation notices, and follow‑up communications.

Serve as the primary point of contact for trainees, presenters, and internal departments related to program activities, expectations, and scheduling needs.

RESEARCH ACADEMY:

Lead the expansion of the existing 101 training into 200‑ and 300‑level courses, ensuring content builds logically on foundational concepts that will be held monthly.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to design curricula for advanced courses, deepen topic coverage, and integrate real‑world application scenarios.

Develop course timelines, agendas, speaker assignments, and content outlines for advanced‑level programs.

Coordinate logistics for newly developed courses, including scheduling, marketing, enrollment, and resource preparation.

Monitor participation and feedback from advanced courses to refine curriculum, identify gaps, and enhance long‑term training pathways.

Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each session.

Prepare and post virtual (online) versions of presentations.

RESEARCH COORDINATION & SPECIAL EVENTS:

Coordinate institution‑wide Research Town Halls to ensure policy, procedure, and regulatory updates are effectively communicated to the research community.

Collaborate with leadership and departmental management to gather updates and prepare presentation content.

Manage all event logistics, including scheduling, communication distribution, agenda development, speaker coordination, and technology needs.

Track attendance, maintain documentation of topics covered, and support follow‑up communication and resource sharing.

Facilitate the yearly IRB…