OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

Classification Title:

OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field with at least one year of research experience. Experience as a research coordinator and a record of publications are preferred.

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented OPS Research Coordinator to support ongoing clinical and health services research activities. This position plays a key role in coordinating study operations, engaging with participants and healthcare teams, and ensuring high‑quality data collection and regulatory compliance. The role is well‑suited for individuals interested in expanding their research experience in a collaborative academic medical environment.

This position will involve patient contact and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with diverse patient populations and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities included:

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across one or more studies.
  Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation. Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in clinical settings.
• Collect, manage, and maintain study data using approved research software and secure systems.
• Support study team members with literature reviews, protocol development, and manuscript preparation.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, clinical partners, and participants to ensure smooth study operations.
• Maintain compliance with UF, state, and federal research policies.

Expected Salary:

$23.00 - $24.00 hourly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of experience coordinating human subjects research in a research coordinator or similar role.
• Experience with IRB submissions, participant recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data collection, and study tracking.
• Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively.

Important: This is an in-person, non-student OPS position. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Students enrolled in graduate-level programs at UF are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating multiple or complex human subjects research studies.
• Experience working with healthcare providers, study participants, and patient communities.
• Experience with EHR systems, simulated EHR environments, clinical decision support tools, or usability and user-centered design studies.
• Experience with research databases, data quality monitoring, manuscript preparation, or publications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:Yes