Remote-Ready Project & Research Coordinator II

Michigan State University; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Project Coordinator for a complex funded project to lead day-to-day operations across collaborating institutions in Mobile, AL. You will train researchers, oversee recruitment and data collection, and manage partnerships with school systems and police departments.

The role requires coordinating implementation, ensuring milestones, and adhering to human subjects protections and data standards. Some travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, education, public health, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive research project oversight experience.
• Experience with lab operations and data collection for human subjects research.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on a funded project and ensure milestones are met.
• Train research staff and supervise project personnel.
• Oversee recruitment, data collection, and data integrity across partners.
• Monitor human subjects protection and risk management.
• Coordinate data integration from youth, schools, and partners.

Skills

Human subjects research

Experience with schools

Team experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/education/public health (or related field)

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a Project Coordinator for a complex funded project to lead day-to-day operations across collaborating institutions in Mobile, AL. You will train researchers, oversee recruitment and data collection, and manage partnerships with school systems and police departments.

The role requires coordinating implementation, ensuring milestones, and adhering to human subjects protections and data standards. Some travel and flexible hours are expected.