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Job Req ID:  115688

Sr. Research Program Coordinator

The Brockie Research Team at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator for research, education, and capacity building projects on the Fort Belknap and Fort Peck Reservations. The Sr. Research Coordinator will work on a variety of projects that utilize a multi-level approach, informed by community engagement and Indigenous Methods, to promote youth wellness and prevent youth suicide, in partnership with Indigenous communities. In collaboration with an engaged research team across sites in Baltimore, Fort Peck and Fort Belknap, the Sr. Research Coordinator will ensure study ethical requirements, protocols, and policies are followed throughout project implementation.


This position offers the opportunity to join a mission-driven team, committed to engaging in respectful, reciprocal research partnerships with Indigenous communities. Our team values creativity, collaboration, diversity, and learning by doing. Individuals who are kind, open-minded, and self-motivated will be a good fit for our team.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Study coordination

  • Drafting research protocols (research plans, consent/recruitment materials and assessments).
  • Creating and maintaining documents related to study coordination (policies and procedures manuals, study tracking logs, and study timelines).
  • Providing training for field-based study staff on evaluation instruments, human subjects protection, confidentiality, informed consent, recruitment procedures, and program protocol for reservation-based study staff.
  • Assisting with reporting requirements to various funding agencies and IRBs.
  • Tracking timelines and budget information.
  • Scheduling and facilitating regular calls with the study team to monitor progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
  • Provide updates on current progress of the study as requested.
  • Regular travel to Fort Peck and Fort Belknap sites, located in Montana, to support on on-site study team members in project implementation, data collection, and data dissemination.
  •  Assist with preparation for and coordination of Tribal Advisory Board meetings.


Development and adaptation of interventions

  • Work with Tribal partners to adapt intervention materials for cultural relevance.
  • Develop associated materials including policies and procedures manuals, train-the-trainers manuals, reference manuals and bibliography, activity binders, trainee binders, participant workbooks, and other training materials.
  • Train field staff in curricular materials.
  • Conduct regular quality assurance on curricula delivery by field staff.


Program planning and publication writing

  • Assist with preparation and writing of federally- and foundation-funded grants.
  • Assist with preparation of presentations for conferences and writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.


Data management and program evaluation

  • Track and report adverse events to IRBs and funders, as required.
  • Coordinate study data safety monitoring boards.


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Collaborative and relationship building skills, able to build trust with community members and leaders.
  • Strong writing, speaking, and networking skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Organized, efficient, and detail oriented.
  • Independent learner and worker.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Excellent professional judgement and discretion.
  • Experience with community based participatory research methods.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); developing and working with spreadsheets/databases.


Other

  • Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
  • This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
  • Ability to travel as needed to reservation-based research sites in Montana, including overnight trips for extended days.
  • Some evenings, weekends, and holiday work will be required.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Three years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Native American populations.
  • Experience working in rural and remote reservation settings.
  • Master’s degree in public health, nursing, or related discipline.
  • One to two years research coordination or research experience in nursing, public or mental health.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($66,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 (some weekends, evenings, & holiday's may be required) 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing 
Department name: Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

 

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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