Research Program Operations Specialist (International Health)

The Department of International Health is seeking a Research Program Operations Specialist.

The Research Program Operations Specialist is responsible for administrative oversight and day-to-day coordination of research-related activities. This position assists with all aspects of programmatic and administrative support for research operations. Will be responsible for the management of various projects, working closely with investigators and staff. Responsibilities are research-based and require integration with program operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing grant applications, study protocols, and study-related documents.
• Prepare, submit and track protocols, amendments, and related documents relevant to appropriate Institutional Review Boards, DSMB, and other oversight groups
• Design and prepare study operations manuals, case report forms, and data entry instruments for research projects.
• Oversee research program implementation, timelines, goals and conduct of related tasks.
• Conduct meetings and monitor progression toward goals.
• Track project deliverables and provide status updates.
• Oversee and coordinate data management and assigned data analysis.
• Assist faculty and/or staff prepare abstracts and presentations related to research projects.
• Prepare annual progress reports for sponsors and IRBs.
• Manage communications platforms related to the research.
• Contribute to work plans, reports, and budgets.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members in all locations.
• Triage issues that require input of investigators and other committees to ensure efficient resolution.
• Identify needs and coordinate required resources, e.g. human, social, financial, etc.
• Establish an appropriate flow of information and materials between various stakeholders.
• Ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks and goals with high quality.
• Provide oversight of budget expenditures and track project funds together with the Principal Investigator and finance staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Grant Proposal Preparation - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Management - Awareness
• Regulatory Compliance - Awareness
• Resource Management - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Program Operations Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Personnel area: School of Public Health