Research Program Coordinator
We are seeking a casual Research Program coordinator who will oversee the implementation of a pilot trial testing the integration of food is medicine strategies: produce prescription and pharmacy, dietitian coaching, and culturally tailored messaging to improve blood pressure control among Black and Latino adults in Healthy Food Priority Areas. This position will coordinate all aspects of study operations, including oversight of study procedures, student research assistant supervision, and liaison with community partners and stakeholders.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Study Implementation & Management
- Develop and maintain study workflow plans and standard operating procedures.
- Oversee participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment.
- Manage intervention delivery and participant follow-up.
- Supervise research assistant and coordinate with study dietitians.
- Ensure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
Data Management & Quality Control
- Oversee data collection, entry, and quality control procedures.
- Manage trials platform and participant tracking systems.
- Coordinate with statistical team on data monitoring.
- Maintain study documentation and regulatory files.
- Prepare reports for investigators, stakeholders, sponsors.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as liaison with community partners.
- Coordinate with clinic sites and healthcare providers.
- Manage communication with The Medi platform for social resource referrals.
- Support engagement with community advisory groups.
Administrative Leadership
- Coordinate study team meetings and communication.
- Manage study budget and participant compensation.
- Assist with IRB submissions and maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Support preparation of study materials and documentation.
- Assist with manuscript and presentation preparation.
- Direct supervision of student research assistants.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellence in written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in related field.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with research data collection and management.
- Knowledge of research ethics and regulatory requirements.
- Experience coordinating community-based research.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular health and nutrition interventions.
- Proficiency with REDCap.
- Proficiency with clinical trial management platforms.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23,441 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Flexible Schedule (up to 25 hrs per week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing