Research Program Coordinator

Research Program Coordinator

The Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative seeks a Research Program Coordinator to support funded public health research projects. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day research activities, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, regulatory compliance, and communication with community partners and funding agencies. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate research project operations and timelines.
• Develop and implement participant recruitment and retention strategies.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and related compliance documents.
• Train and support research staff on study protocols and procedures.
• Manage project records, data collection activities, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support project activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Expertise in the use of computers and the Internet.
• A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Experience or interest in sleep in children or youth.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with parents, community partner personnel, children, and the community at large.

Job close date is 07/23/2026. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 23, 2026.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.