Kinesiology - Project Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Hybrid Project Coordinator to support three complementary research initiatives focused on mental health and exercise interventions:

• KBIM-Dane: A community-based participatory research project implementing an exercise intervention within two clinics supporting a first-episode psychosis program.
• CBT+: A study evaluating cognitive-behavioral therapy enhancements for depression.
• RESIST: A randomized controlled trial investigating resistance exercise as a treatment for depression.

This full-time position will allocate approximately one-third effort to each project, with the coordinator serving as the lead coordinator for KBIM-Dane and providing essential support for CBT+ and RESIST and other ongoing and upcoming projects in Dr. Meyer’s Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory. Specific weekly and ongoing timing may shift among the projects and general work within the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory component of the position. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse research methodologies and clinical settings, contributing to innovative exercise-based approaches to mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

KBIM-Dane (Lead Coordinator)

• Oversee project start-up, including IRB submissions, protocol development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate clinic partnerships and facilitate community-based participatory research activities (e.g., focus groups).
• Manage recruitment, scheduling, and data collection across two clinical sites (Flyy and Chrysalis).
• Lead implementation of the co-designed exercise intervention at the clinical sites.

CBT+ and RESIST (Supporting Research Team Member)

• Complete assessment and intervention visits, as needed.
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and retention strategies.

Cross-Project Duties

• Serve as a central communication point for investigators and research staff across projects.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare progress reports, meeting agendas, and documentation for funders and stakeholders.
• Assist with design, planning, logistics, and setup of additional projects within the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for research supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations

Department

School of Education / Kinesiology

Compensation

Minimum: $45,000
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, psychology, public health, or a closely related field.
• Experience coordinating clinical or community-based research.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple concurrent priorities and communicating effectively with teams.
• Experience with IRB processes and research compliance.
• Knowledge of mental health research or behavioral intervention studies.

Work Environment

• Hybrid: Combination of on-site work at Madison-based clinics and MSC, with flexibility for remote tasks when appropriate. This is a primarily in-person role as the primary duties are in-person coordination and completing in-person visits.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development and exposure to multi-disciplinary research.
• This role operates in a collaborative, person-centered research environment and involves working with diverse populations. Success in this role requires curiosity, cultural humility, and flexibility in response to participant needs and real-world research settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in independently coordinating complex, multi-site research projects.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clinical and community partners.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

How to Apply

Please go to the “” area and select your current UW Employment Status. Upload a copy of your current resume and a cover letter.
Note: incomplete application packages that do not include all the requested documentation will not be considered.

Contact Information

Jacob Meyer
Jdmeyer3@wisc.edu