Cardiovascular Health Project Coordinator

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (Program Specialist II) to support NIH-funded lifestyle intervention studies focused on cardiovascular health. The role involves organizing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting randomized trials, and supporting other research-related tasks across projects.

The position offers multi-year research exposure, opportunities to co-author or lead projects, and a fixed-term end date with potential extension, in a hands-on environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to organize, conduct, analyze, and report on randomized controlled trials.
• Support NIH-funded lifestyle intervention studies focusing on cardiovascular health.

Responsibilities

• Manage project data collection including participant recruitment, screening, and surveys.
• Coordinate all study visits with schedules and communication with participants and team.
• Oversee data collection logistics and procedures.
• Lead data collection visits and supervise sessions.
• Train staff on health coaching or intervention delivery.
• Maintain REDCap database and IRB protocol compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and assist with publications.

Skills

Health Coach Certification

Certified Personal Trainer

Mentoring

Supervising

Team coordination

Research experience in cardiovascular/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (Program Specialist II) to support NIH-funded lifestyle intervention studies focused on cardiovascular health. The role involves organizing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting randomized trials, and supporting other research-related tasks across projects.

The position offers multi-year research exposure, opportunities to co-author or lead projects, and a fixed-term end date with potential extension, in a hands-on environment with