Research Program Coordinator

Job Title

This position will report to Principal Investigator Dr. Gabriela Marcu, providing coordination and organization on federally-funded research projects.

Responsibilities

• Turn high-level research plans into detailed project timelines, milestones, and tasks.
• Identify potential risks and barriers to project progress, and work with Investigators and study teams to find solutions.
• Monitor project activities to ensure timely completion of tasks, alignment with plans, and effective project progress.
• Organize research materials such as protocols, qualitative data, and manuscript drafts.
• Develop status reports for investigators by tracking progress of multiple research assistants.
• Manage relationships with community partners and collaborators through timely and professional communication.
• Coordinate meetings and generate agendas to facilitate proactive discussions and decision-making among investigators and research assistants.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of administrative coordination and leadership, organizing projects and managing their successful completion
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort being flexible and adapting
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently, with limited guidance, and under uncertainty
• Experience working in academic research environments
• Familiarity with IRB processes and materials