Project Coordinator

Brown University; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University’s School of Public Health seeks a part-time Project Coordinator to support an NIH-funded, remote, randomized controlled trial. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with study investigators and staff in a highly autonomous role. The position is hybrid eligible.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of experience; Master’s degree preferred. End date: April 30, 2027, with potential extension. Scheduled weekly hours: 18.75.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with NIH-funded research and coordination of trials.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail; autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for NIH-funded trial.
• Supervise research assistants and liaise with investigators.
• Ensure study milestones, deadlines, and data quality are met.

Skills

Prioritization

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

2-5 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose: The part-time Project Coordinator will work with a research team at the Brown University School of Public Health and will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities required to conduct an NIH-funded multiple health behavior change, remote, randomized controlled trial. The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating research-related activities as described below. The role requires experience with NIH-funded research and the ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and study activities with strong attention to detail and a high degree of autonomy. This position supports and supervises research assistants and works closely with the study investigators. This is a hybrid eligible position. All offers of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. This is a grant funded, fixed term position with a current end date of April 30, 2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years relevant experience. Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

Ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and study activities with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately identify when issues require escalation. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with participants, research staff, investigators, and administrative personnel. Knowledge of clinical research principles and ability to accurately follow study protocols, maintain research documentation, monitor study data, and identify and resolve routine discrepancies or issues.

Benefits of Working at Brown

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Recruiting Information

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-10-19.

Job Posting Title: Project Coordinator.

Department: Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies.

Grade: Grade 9.

Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term).

Time Type: Part time.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 18.75.

Position Work Location: Hybrid.

Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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