Research Project Coordinator (Dept. of Health Policy & Management, Center for Gun Violence Solutions

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues. This position will be within the Center for Gun Violence Solutions working on several different gun violence prevention projects under the supervision of up to 2 PIs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Assist with collection and organization of data.
• Conduct analyses in support of assigned research projects.
• Collaborate with PI on manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
• Assist in writing reports and policy briefs to disseminate findings.
• Learn and conduct analyses in statistical programming, such as Stata and ArcGIS.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Literature Reviews - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health  
Department name: HPM-Center for Gun Violence   
Personnel area: School of Public Health