RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

12 paid holidays

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator to oversee daily programmatic, operational, and administrative coordination of the CEASE clinical trial across multiple hubs.

The role interfaces with university sites, graduate research assistants, and study participants, coordinating screening calendars, field communications, and IRB compliance to advance health disparities research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health field with 2–3 years of experience in clinical trials or community health interventions.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials or community health programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate screening appointment calendars and field communications with site administrators.
• Track participant schedules and study logistics across hubs.
• Maintain inventory controls for exercise materials and ensure IRB compliance.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Project coordination

IRB compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in health field

Master's degree in health-related field

Job description

Position Overview

North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is soliciting applications for the position of the RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator. The RCMI positions will support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. The Research Project Coordinator provides daily programmatic, operational, and administrative coordination for the RCMI behavioral intervention study titled "Collective Engagement for Alzheimer's: Stop and Enhance" (CEASE). Operating under the joint direction of the Multiple Principal Investigators (Drs. Zhao and Germain), the Coordinator manages the day-to-day administrative workflow of the clinical trial across multiple community aging network hubs. This role acts as the primary logistical interface between the university, the project sites, graduate research assistants, and the study participants. Key obligations include maintaining daily field communications with site administrators, coordinating screening appointment calendars, tracking student schedules, maintaining rigorous inventory controls for computerized exercise materials, and ensuring complete compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) human subject protection protocols. The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement.

Minimum Requirements

An equivalent combination of an undergraduate Bachelor's degree in a health field alongside a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of high-level, progressively responsible experience managing clinical trials or community health interventions may be considered.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master's degree in nursing, kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, public health, psychology, physician assistant, or a related clinical/health-related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.

Position Information

Title: RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator

Position Number: 002144

Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Appointment Length: 02/28/2031

Organizational Division: College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit: College of Health and Human Sciences

Location: On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Special Instructions to Applicant

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affine

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.