Project Coordinator

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health. This role involves coordinating a community-based intervention study aimed at underserved mothers, including recruitment, data collection, and managing study logistics. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, and preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and at least one year of research coordination experience.

The position offers opportunities for data analysis and manuscript writing. Strong organizational skills, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and a proactive work style are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience coordinating research activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to document procedures and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment of study participants.
• Collect and record study data.
• Maintain databases and source documents.
• Provide administrative support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: 11/01/2026
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: ARB
• Salary Range: $65,000.00- $72,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Healthseeks a Project Coordinator to assist in the coordination of an NIH funded community-basedintervention study providing childcare and fitness classes to underserved mothers. The studyuses mixed methods to test the effectiveness of an intervention co-designed with mothers formothers. The incumbent will report to the Principal Investigator and will coordinate studyimplementation activities that involves outreach with community organizations, recruitingparticipants, contribute to qualitative and quantitative data collection and databasemanagement, reporting of results, and oversee logistical tasks (e.g. Human Subjects approval)necessary to accomplish the aims and needs of grant funded research. Additionally, there areopportunities to analyze data and contribute to manuscript writing. This position is for one year.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment of study participants and administration of surveys/other studyinstrument – 65%
• Collect and record study data and develop study database/tracking- 10%
• Maintain databases, source documents (surveys, consent, interest forms) and otherstudy-related files - 10%
• Administrative Support (e.g. supply purchasing, expenses, interface with divisional grantteam)- 10%
• Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social work or a related field preferred.
• Able to make and carry out decisions independently, dedicated to team building andcollaboration, and collaborate and manage partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, as wellas a self-motivated work style, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimaloversight.
• Ability to document procedure, and to write reports and operational guidelines.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment and demonstrate professionalism andflexibility.Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment,as well as able to assume progressively more responsibility for project tasks and work
• independently without close supervision.
• Have at least one year of experience coordinating researchactivities with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, record-keeping, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic.
• Prior experience managing IRB protocols.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Must have previous recruitment experience.
• Capacity to work some evenings and weekends during the months of datacollection.

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