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Requisition ID:  118081

Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator, with excellent communication and organizational skills to oversee the implementation and evaluation of a large multi-component acceptability/feasibility trial of a text-messaging program (text4FATHER) that engages first-time expectant fathers during pregnancy through early infancy.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the administrative and scientific implementation of research protocols and programs.
  • Provide day-to-day logistical oversight and coordination of all study activities.
  • Collaborate and communicate with principal investigator, including assisting with IRB and regulatory issues.
  • Ensure adherence to protocols and ensure validity of findings.
  • Develop protocol, manage, and oversee to recruit study participants, including recruitment via social media.
  • Develop and manage systems to recruit and retain participants.
  • Responsible for administration of relevant surveys over the course of the respective studies.
  • Provide oversight for graduate student research assistants conducting participant study recruitment and retention and survey procedures.
  • Oversee participant assignment to study arm and enrollment of intervention participants in the randomized control trial and the related text messaging platform.
  • Oversee and conduct tracking of participants over time, including monitoring of responses in text messaging platform/study email account, and interim and end-of-study in-person and phone follow-up contact.
  • Oversee record implementation and data management for research, using Excel, RedCap, or similar system, and set up / monitor any additional database(s).
  • Oversee production of summary of weekly recruitment activities, including any related study events for discussion at weekly team meeting.
  • Oversee data management and quality control/assurance procedures.
  • Participate in study meetings and provide update on protocol implementation status and make recommendations for and implement operational improvements.
  • Contribute to presentations, manuscripts, and reports.
  • In collaboration with PI, ensure standard operating procedures are followed by study team members.
  • Oversee training of new staff on study procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in related discipline.
  • One years related experience.
  • Prior experience working with fathers or men as part of public health practice with socially disadvantaged populations.
  • Proficient in Excel, RedCap, Qualtrics, engageSpark, or comparable programs.
  • Experience with behavioral clinical trial procedures.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($58,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F; 9-5 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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