Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Purpose The Project Coordinator will serve as both the project coordinator and interventionist for a federally funded randomized controlled trial focused on improving mental health and well-being among Chinese immigrant women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing, psychology, social work, public health, or a related field, as well as experience coordinating research studies and/or clinical trials. Experience working with underserved populations, mental health, trauma, or IPV-related research is preferred. This position is funded through February 28, 2031 and will continue until that date, with renewal dependent on funding, performance, and departmental needs. Responsibilities Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention Conduct participant screening and informed consent procedures. Coordinate participant enrollment, scheduling, follow‑up assessments, and retention activities. Maintain regular communication with study participants and respond to participant questions and concerns. Track recruitment, enrollment, retention, and follow‑up metrics and prepare regular progress reports for the PI. Maintain recruitment and retention databases and ensure timely completion of follow‑up assessments. Intervention Delivery Deliver study intervention and attention control sessions with fidelity to study protocols. Document intervention delivery and participant contacts in accordance with study procedures. Monitor participant engagement and adherence to study activities. Assist with participant safety monitoring and facilitate referrals to appropriate resources when needed. Project Management Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with oversight and coordination of all study activities. Monitor study progress and identify potential challenges related to recruitment, retention, intervention implementation, and study operations. Collaborate with community partners to support participant recruitment and retention efforts. Develop and maintain study timelines, recruitment tracking systems, and project documentation. Organize and coordinate study team meetings, prepare meeting materials, and document action items. Facilitate communication among study team members, consultants, community partners, and other stakeholders. Assist with training and supervision of research staff and students involved in the project. Regulatory and Compliance Activities Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, modifications, continuing reviews, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and sponsor policies. Maintain study records and documentation in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements. Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other reportable events in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements. Financial and Administrative Management Assist with day‑to‑day project financial management, including tracking project expenditures. Coordinate purchasing and ordering of project‑related supplies and services. Assist with the preparation of progress reports, sponsor reports, and other project‑related documentation. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing, psychology, social work, public health, or a related field. Experience coordinating research studies, clinical trials, or community‑based research projects. Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple project activities and deadlines. Experience interacting with research participants and maintaining participant confidentiality. Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (spoken and written). Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering behavioral, psychosocial, or health‑related interventions. Experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, trauma‑exposed populations, or individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Experience managing federally funded research projects, clinical trials, or large multi‑component research studies. Experience with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and sponsor reporting requirements. Experience recruiting and retaining participants in community‑based research studies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills. Salary $70,000 annual Working Conditions Typical office environment. Occasional weekend or evening hours as needed to accommodate study participant schedules. Required Materials Resume/CV. Three work references with contact information, at least one reference from a supervisor. Letter of interest. 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