Grant Funded--Research Program Coordinator

Belmont; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University invites applications for a Grant Funded Research Program Coordinator in the College of Medicine. This staff, full-time role supports the Belmont Collaborative Innovation infrastructure, turning ideas into action through project management and scholarly coordination.

The coordinator will manage Learning Lab initiatives, coordinate mentorship, partner with health system stakeholders, prepare proposals, and track program metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in Research coordination, healthcare project management, academic medicine, public health, implementation science, quality improvement, health services research, healthcare innovation, or related field is required. 4–6 years experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for Learning Lab initiatives, sponsored projects, quality improvement activities, and implementation science studies.
• Develop and manage opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty; coordinate mentorship activities; monitor project progress; and support completion of scholarly products.
• Coordinate interactions with healthcare organizations, community partners, industry collaborators, sponsors, and advisory groups; schedule meetings and facilitate communications.
• Assist with proposal development, grant submissions, budgeting coordination, literature reviews, and sponsor communications.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report project and program metrics; support research databases and evaluation activities.
• Manage workshops, meetings, advisory board activities, special events, educational programs, and operational workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Project management

Written and oral communications

Technical skills

Fast-paced work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded--Research Program Coordinator at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)

Hours

Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Program Coordinator will serve as a key member of the Belmont Collaborative Innovation infrastructure, helping translate ideas into action through project management, scholarly coordination, partnership development, and operational support. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to emerging initiatives in health systems science, implementation science, healthcare innovation, population health, and AI-enabled health system transformation.

Primary position responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for Learning Lab initiatives, sponsored projects, quality improvement activities, and implementation science studies.
• Develop and manage opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty; coordinate mentorship activities; monitor project progress; and support completion of scholarly products.
• Coordinate interactions with healthcare organizations, community partners, industry collaborators, sponsors, and advisory groups; schedule meetings and facilitate communications.
• Assist with proposal development, grant submissions, reporting requirements, budgeting coordination, literature reviews, and sponsor communications.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report project and program metrics; support research databases and evaluation activities.
• Manage workshops, meetings, advisory board activities, special events, educational programs, and operational workflows.
• Support manuscripts, presentations, abstracts, reports, newsletters, and communication materials for internal and external audiences.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

This position is funded in whole or in part by a grant. Employment is subject to the continued availability of grant funding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience

1-3 years experience in Research coordination, healthcare project management, academic medicine, public health, implementation science, quality improvement, health services research, healthcare innovation, or related field is required. 4-6 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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