Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. 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 research study 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., public health, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral or social science discipline).
• 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 Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field focused on violence prevention, behavioral health, or community-based interventions.
• Two or more years of experience conducting or coordinating research
• Demonstrated experience in community-based participatory research, trauma-informed interviewing, or working with vulnerable populations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community partners, service providers, and research participants.
• Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including conducting interviews, administering surveys, and ensuring data quality.
• Experience managing research operations such as IRB submissions, recruitment tracking, and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, diversity, and participant safety.
• Familiarity with statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or similar).

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Literature Reviews - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing