Program/Project Support Coordinator II

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri Center for Family and Policy Research seeks a Project Coordinator to support the investigator team with day-to-day operations, recruitment, screening, consent, scheduling, and onboarding. The role also maintains IRB documentation, prepares study materials, and ensures secure data entry and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include coordinating communication among study staff and updating investigators on progress and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination; 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support investigator team by managing day-to-day operational activities.
• Assist investigators with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, scheduling and onboarding.
• Maintain IRB documentation, prepare study materials, support secure data entry and record-keeping.
• Coordinate communication among study staff and keep investigators updated on progress, challenges, and timelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Hiring Department

Center for Family and Policy Research

The University of Missouri Center for Family and Policy Research is located within the Department of Human Development and Family Science. The Center was established in 1997 to serve as a resource for the development of effective public policies relating to children, youth, and families, with a focus on integration of research, policy, and practice. More information about the Center for Family and Policy Research can be found at https://hdfs.missouri.edu/cfpr/.

Job Description

The Project Coordinator will support the investigator team by managing day-to-day operational activities. Responsibilities include assisting the investigators with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, scheduling, and onboarding. The Project Coordinator will maintain IRB documentation, prepare and organize study materials, support secure data entry and record-keeping, coordinate communication among study staff, and keep investigators updated on study progress, challenges, and timelines.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $31.25 per hour

Grade: GGS 009

University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator II

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This is a two-year grant-funded position, with the possibility of annual renewal. Grant funding dictates the pay range for this position.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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