Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral or social science discipline).

• 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.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field focused on violence prevention, behavioral health, or community-based interventions.
• Two or more years of experience conducting or coordinating research.
• Demonstrated experience in community-based participatory research, trauma-informed interviewing, or working with vulnerable populations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community partners, service providers, and research participants.
• Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including conducting interviews, administering surveys, and ensuring data quality.
• Experience managing research operations such as IRB submissions, recruitment tracking, and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, diversity, and participant safety.
• Familiarity with statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or similar) preferred.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency:

• Administrative Skills: Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System: 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 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $33,540 - $59,085 ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing (Baltimore, Maryland)
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing