RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator

Position Overview North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is soliciting applications for the position of the RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator. The RCMI positions will support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. The Research Project Coordinator provides daily programmatic, operational, and administrative coordination for the RCMI behavioral intervention study titled "Collective Engagement for Alzheimer's: Stop and Enhance" (CEASE). Operating under the joint direction of the Multiple Principal Investigators (Drs. Zhao and Germain), the Coordinator manages the day-to-day administrative workflow of the clinical trial across multiple community aging network hubs. This role acts as the primary logistical interface between the university, the project sites, graduate research assistants, and the study participants. Key obligations include maintaining daily field communications with site administrators, coordinating screening appointment calendars, tracking student schedules, maintaining rigorous inventory controls for computerized exercise materials, and ensuring complete compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) human subject protection protocols. The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement. Minimum Requirements An equivalent combination of an undergraduate Bachelor's degree in a health field alongside a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of high-level, progressively responsible experience managing clinical trials or community health interventions may be considered. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education Master's degree in nursing, kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, public health, psychology, physician assistant, or a related clinical/health-related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution. Position Information Title: RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator Position Number: 002144 Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience FLSA: Exempt Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time Tenure Track: No Appointment Length: 02/28/2031 Organizational Division: College of Health and Human Sciences Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences Organizational Unit: College of Health and Human Sciences Location: On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Special Instructions to Applicant North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affine Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University