Research Coordinator III

Job No: 539872 Position Details Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support Department: 57720000 - INSTITUTE-CHILD HEALTH POLICY Classification Title Research Coordinator III Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Responsibilities Directly coordinates day-to-day assessments of health plan quality, including facilitation of research and project team meetings. Contributes to deliverables with subcontract stakeholders, such as designing and conducting interviews of health plan personnel, reviewing health plan documents, assessing health plan compliance with state and federal regulations, and evaluating quality improvement programs and performance improvement projects. Writes health plan assessment reports. Reviews policy and compliance documents and makes recommendations to key stakeholders. Designs and implements processes to support the completion of Quality Improvement (QI)-related deliverables, such as leading the development of manual operating procedures and monitoring progress toward study milestones. Contributes and collaborates with project leads in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility. Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of program policy and procedures and assists in the completion of study budgets. Conducts qualitative analyses of QI deliverables and generates written reports of results for provision to key stakeholders. Leads special studies or projects as directed and collaborates with project team members internal and external to the Quality Improvement core. Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate. Participates in hiring, training, and supervision of QI personnel. Educates and mentors research staff, students, OPS or other research team members and/or other coordinators. Salary $68,000 - $80,000 Qualifications Required: Strong writing skills Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to organize work with minimal supervision Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines Understanding of health care quality Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management Experience working in health plan or health facility quality improvement Preferred: Master's degree in nursing, public health, or health policy Quality improvement certification Application Deadline 08 July 2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr