Project Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,128 - 43,904; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Research Program Administration Officer, I to help implement, operate and report on grant and internally funded research, training and quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include logistics of grant operations, developing educational materials, tracking training completion, and assisting with project execution.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires collaboration across teams, data handling, and maintaining regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• One year of relevant work experience
• Experience with research grants from government, nonprofit, or industry sponsors (preferred)
• Knowledge of FDA/IHC-GCP, IRB processes (preferred)
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services data and quality management (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program staff and leaders to maintain optimal program performance and operations, improve processes and documentation standards.
• Assist with project planning, implementation and completion.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend weekly EMS research and education meetings.
• Coordinate training program operations including course scheduling and program completion reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Prioritize projects

EMS Data Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) is recruiting a Research Program Administration Officer, I to assist with implementation, operation and reporting of grant and internally funded research, training and quality improvement initiatives. This includes assisting with the logistics of grant operations, development and distribution of educational materials, tracking and reporting on the completion of training requirements, and assisting the division of EMS with ongoing project implementation and improvement activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program staff and leaders to maintain optimal program performance and operations, improve program processes, documentation standards, and quality.
• Assist with project planning, implementation, and completion.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with drafting technical reports.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend weekly EMS research and education meetings.
• Assist with managing the daily logistical needs of research teams.
• Support the investigative team to ensure all project goals and major tasks are effectively planned and executed on schedule.
• Source and assess equipment options to assist with purchasing decisions.
• Purchase equipment and supplies in compliance with university and external agency regulations.
• Maintain and track inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure availability of equipment and supplies for training operations.
• Utilize data collection and reporting systems to facilitate the work outlined in grants and internally funded research.
• Coordinate and support training program operations, including course scheduling, student management system administration, and program completion reporting.
• Coordinate the certification process by tracking, issuing, troubleshooting, and maintaining certification records, as well as preparing certification card invoices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for training program inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medicine Services Data and Quality Management.
• Knowledge of Arizona Regulatory requirements related to Emergency Medical Services treatment and transportation.
• Knowledge of research regulatory compliance (FDA/IHC-GCP) and IRB processes.
• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and grant funding mechanisms.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize project assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified EMT
• Certified Paramedic
• 1 year of EMS or emergency medicine experience.
• Experience working with research grants from government, nonprofit, or industry sponsors.

Compensation

Rate of Pay: $25.50 - $31.87 per hour. Grade 7. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Full Time/Part Time: Part Time. Number of Hours Worked per Week: 30. Job FTE: 0.75.

Other Details

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive).

Contact Information

Gerry Flores, [e-mail]