Recruitment Coordinator

Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a full-time Recruitment Coordinator/Research Assistant to lead outreach and recruitment for an NIH-funded study on social anxiety in adolescents. The role includes developing recruitment strategies, screening participants, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining data records per protocol and ethical guidelines.

The position is on-site in Philadelphia and requires collaboration with lab staff, IRB documentation support, and oversight of undergraduate researchers as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 months of experience directly related to this position.
• Experience in a lab within a psychiatry, psychology, or human development department is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
• Offer of employment is conditional upon pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and participant recruitment efforts for an NIH-funded study.
• Screen potential participants and coordinate scheduling.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and participant data.
• Manage day-to-day communication with participants and enrollment tracking.
• Ensure recruitment goals are met in line with study protocols and ethics.
• Support regulatory compliance (IRB documentation) and assist with study operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Temple University's College of Liberal Arts Psychology Department is searching for a Recruitment Coordinator!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Position Summary

RESEARCH ASSISTANT sought by the Social Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (PI Dr. Johanna Jarcho), to begin in October 2026. Research in the Social Developmental Neuroscience Lab focuses on the neural mechanisms that shape social cognition, or increase risk for and expression of deficits in social competence linked to psychopathology (http://www.sdnlaboratory.com/).
This paid, full-time Recruitment Coordinator will lead outreach and participant recruitment efforts for an NIH-funded R01 study on how brain-based mechanisms of memory bias may contribute to the persistence and remittance of social anxiety in adolescents. This critical role will include developing and implementing recruitment strategies, communicating with and screening potential participants, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities and participant data. The coordinator will manage day-to-day communication with participants, track enrollment progress, and ensure recruitment goals are met in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines. Additional responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance (e.g., IRB documentation related to recruitment), assisting with study operations, coordinating with research staff and volunteer research assistants involved in recruitment activities, and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Details

• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.
• Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• This position is 100% On-Site.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 months of experience directly related to this position.
• Experience in a lab within a psychiatry, psychology, or human development department is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Using REDCap.
• Interfacing with families and children.
• Interfacing with clinical populations.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Some prior experience working with experimental research studies.
• Experience with participant recruitment and retention.
• Experience with overseeing undergraduate research assistants.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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