Sr. Research Project Coordinator II

We are seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator II who will support the Great Plains Hub in Rapid City SD by overseeing complex research projects, developing SOPs, managing operations across sites, and representing leadership in communications with internal and external stakeholders.

The Sr. Research Project Coordinator II oversees the administrative and technical implementation of a complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of the research team, collaborates with faculty to develop project plan(s), develop SOPs, and oversee all research related activities for one or more complex projects. (Complex to include, e.g. external partners, policy advocacy, significant community interventions.)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of a collaborative team to study design formulation.
• Participate in development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
• Develop and oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires, background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Monitor and ensure team compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in developing study budget.
• Set up data collection system and ensure validity of study data.
• Organize and quality control data.
• Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Based on analysis of data recommend and implement next steps.
• Identify and suggest ideas for sub-studies.
• Extract data, review literature, and assist with preparation of manuscripts and presentations as appropriate.
• May oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for study staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the duties above, this position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Five 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 related field.
• Strong cultural safety skills; extensive experience and working knowledge in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing; excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated; highly organized and detail oriented; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
• Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Intermediate
• Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
• Literature Reviews - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communication - Intermediate
• Project Coordination - Intermediate
• Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
• Research Data Quality Assurance - Intermediate
• Research Design - Intermediate
• Resource Management - Intermediate
• Scientific Writing - Intermediate

Classified Title: Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: South Dakota

Department name: Center for Indigenous Health

Personnel area: School of Public Health