Behavioral Health Research OPS Coordinator

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Program Coordinator in Translational Behavioral Research to support behavioral health studies. This full-time OPS/temporary role involves participant engagement, study coordination, document management, and collaboration with research teams to ensure compliant execution, outreach, and community partnerships.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, with preferred degrees and strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, team members, and community partners.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow study protocols, SOPs, and policies.
• Willingness to learn new research procedures, intervention techniques, data collection systems, and telehealth platforms.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Commitment to working respectfully with a variety of individuals and providing responsive support.
• Previous experience in research, healthcare, public health, health education, customer service, or community outreach.
• Familiarity with participant recruitment, scheduling, data entry, recordkeeping, or administrative support.
• Interest in behavioral health, lifestyle counseling, or evidence-based intervention approaches.
• Experience working with adolescents, young adults, or a variety of communities.
• Interest in HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, health education, or health disparities.
• Experience participating in community events, educational activities, or outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and remote communication tools.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) training or experience is a plus but is not required.
• Passion for working with health disparities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of behavioral health research and intervention activities through participant engagement, study coordination, and program operations.
• Delivers study interventions, supports participant recruitment and retention, maintains study documentation, and collaborates with research and program teams to ensure high-quality, compliant study execution.
• Contributes to outreach, educational initiatives, community partnerships, and special projects that advance the goals of the SIU-FL program and associated research initiatives.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Work independently

Relationship building

Community outreach

Virtual meeting platforms

MI training

Health disparities awareness

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a Program Coordinator in Translational Behavioral Research to support behavioral health studies. This full-time OPS/temporary role involves participant engagement, study coordination, document management, and collaboration with research teams to ensure compliant execution, outreach, and community partnerships.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, with preferred degrees and strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.