MPACT Study Lead Coordinator

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req23951

Department: College of Nursing

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights: The Study Coordinator leads all functions within the trial management structure for the Methadone Patient Access to Collaborative Treatment (MPACT) study-a national, NIDA-funded intervention trial conducted by the Harm Reduction Research Lab at the University of Arizona College of Nursing (PI: Dr. Beth Meyerson). This role also serves as the Site Manager for the trial. This is a part-time position through Year 1 (ending May 1, 2026), transitioning to a full-time role for the remainder of the study period (through August 31, 2029). We may be able to offer a hybrid work schedule, within the State of Arizona. As the study progresses there will be consistent in-person workdays. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities: Trial Operations Support and Leadership: Facilitating with Dr. Meyerson and the research team to refine the MPACT intervention in preparation for its implementation in the full trial. Leads clinic enrollment efforts, which may include finalizing data use agreements and establishing monthly patient verification processes with clinic champions. Serves as the primary point of contact for intervention clinic champions and maintains the MPACT fidelity database; responsibilities also include monitoring the MPACT study email account to ensure timely communication and follow-up. Study Retention Coordination: Collaborates with Principal Investigator Dr. Meyerson and the study retention team to develop and implement effective strategies to support ongoing engagement and retention of study participants, including clinics, patients, and staff. Managing team operations: scheduling meetings and ensuring communications of the MPACT Hub team (all MPACT study team members and the DPRAB), and monitoring completion of tasks associated with study milestones and timelines. Data Support: Collaborates with the Data Coordinating and Collection Center (Dr. Patrick Rivers) to monitor MPACT clinic enrollment surveys. Prepares data elements for integration into the HEAL data ecosystem, ensuring inclusion of all publications related to both the pilot and the full trial. Financial Operations Support: Initiates and tracks sub-award agreements for all entities involved in the MPACT study, as well as select sub-awards related to Dr. Meyerson's broader research portfolio. Manages the procurement, distribution, and documentation of all gift cards used for study participation, including reporting and submitting reimbursement requests in collaboration with Dr. Meyerson.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Ability to work on teams of diverse people and groups.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IRB submissions, amendments, documents management, regulatory processes (COI, CTSI, etc). Experience with data software programs and document repositories- -Qualtrics, RedCap, Data sharing ecosystems, SPSS, Excel. Excellent communication and organization skills. Ability to work independently.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: 0.20

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $28.56-$35.70

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 8

Career Stream and Level: PC3

Job Family: Clinical Research

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Beth Meyerson | bmeyerson@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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