Research Program Coordinator

Research Program Coordinator

The Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative seeks a Research Program Coordinator to support funded public health research projects. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day research activities, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, regulatory compliance, and communication with community partners and funding agencies. Key responsibilities include coordinating research project operations and timelines, developing and implementing participant recruitment and retention strategies, preparing and submitting IRB applications and related compliance documents, training and supporting research staff on study protocols and procedures, managing project records, data collection activities, and progress reports, and collaborating with investigators, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support project activities.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance benefits include health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits, dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement plan options include defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program offers 401(k) and 457 plan options. Other benefits include tuition assistance, holiday, annual and sick leave, and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.