Research Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Research Program Coordinator will work closely with the faculty principal investigator, Dr. Jessica Klusek, and grant‑funded staff to support and coordinate research on aging in women with fragile X‑associated conditions (e.g., fragile X premutation and fragile X syndrome). This role will oversee day‑to‑day research operations, including coordination of participant assessments and scheduling.

Participant Coordination

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and schedule research participants in coordination with study team members
• Coordinate participant logistics, including travel arrangements and visit scheduling
• Support recruitment and retention efforts, including preparation of study communications (e.g., newsletters, outreach materials)
• Maintain accurate records of participant contacts and scheduling activities

Assessment & Data Collection

• Administer standardized and experimental assessments to study participants
• Prepare for assessment visits, including scheduling, assembling materials, and communicating with participants
• Conduct post‑assessment activities, including scoring, data entry, and data quality checks
• Summarize assessment results and contribute to participant feedback reports
• Participate in occasional travel within the United States to support data collection efforts

Training & Support

• Train and onboard new research staff and student assistants on study protocols and lab procedures
• Monitor adherence to protocols and provide ongoing guidance and support to research team members
• Collaborate with the principal investigator and research team to ensure consistent implementation of study procedures

Research Coordination

• Support overall study coordination, including data management (e.g., REDCap), regulatory compliance (IRB), and documentation
• Assist with the preparation of reports for families, collaborators, and funding agencies
• Coordinate with internal and external collaborators to support study activities

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job‑related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Prior experience in a clinical or human subjects research setting
• Experience administering standardized behavioral, cognitive, or language‑based assessments
• Familiarity with REDCap or other research data management systems
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising students or research assistants
• Interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, aging, or women’s health research

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with research participants and their families, including those from clinical populations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to coordinate schedules and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take initiative, work both independently and collaboratively, and adapt to evolving research needs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards for data quality and protocol adherence.
• Ability to train, supervise, and support research assistants in study procedures and protocols.

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Research Grant or Time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

• Cover Letter
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• List of References and Contact Information

• Research Statement

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