Research Project Coordinator II (KSAS - Economics)

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator II who will work closely together with senior faculty and researchers in the design and implementation of research projects in macroeconomics and macro-financial analysis.

The Research Project Coordinator II administratively coordinates the research protocol implementation of a single complex study or multiple studies. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a complex research study or multiple studies to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties listed above

• Contribute to the development, estimation, and maintenance of macro econometric and statistical models for forecasting, nowcasting, and risk assessment.
• Construct, update, and manage large-scale macroeconomic and financial datasets. Implement empirical analyses using time-series and panel data methods.
• Collaborate on the design and continuous updating of a real-time economic monitoring dashboard.
• Prepare statistical analyses, tables, and visualizations, conducting literature reviews. Build and maintain reproducible data pipelines.
• Contribute to the drafting and dissemination of research outputs, including academic papers, policy reports, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in monetary policy analysis, macroeconomic forecasting and nowcasting, and risk analysis, as well as familiarity with professional data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal and Haver Analytics.
• Required: Proficiency in programming languages for data management and econometric analysis, including Python, R, Stata, SQL, and MATLAB.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Information Gathering - Developing
• Oral and Written Communications - Developing
• Project Coordination - Developing
• Project Management - Developing
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing
• Research and Analytical Skills - Developing
• Resource Management - Developing

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Coordinator II (KSAS - Economics)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $27.50 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Economics
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences