Research Coordinator

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Research Coordinator to support an NIH-funded project focused on preventing substance use initiation among first-year college students. You will help with regulatory submissions, participant recruitment, data collection, and coordination of study workflows.

Responsibilities include IRB submissions, recruitment strategies, focus groups, data management, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2 years of research coordination experience or 6 years of equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation preferred.
• Experience in recruitment, data management and study coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with audits.
• Coordinate IRB submissions and study materials; establish procedures.
• Manage day-to-day study operations, scheduling, and procurement.
• Support recruitment efforts, focus groups, and participant retention.
• Assist with data management and dissemination activities.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Presentation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, or related field

Job description

Purpose of Position

In collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Coordinator will support the daily operations of an NIH-funded research project focused on preventing substance use initiation and escalation among first-year college students. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful start-up, implementation, and ongoing management of study activities, including regulatory submissions, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, participant payments, data management, study documentation, and coordination of project workflows. The Research Coordinator will coordinate project tasks with the PI and research team, assist with scheduling and coordination of meetings with investigators and research staff, participate in study meetings, support preparation of timely status reports and updates for investigators, and assist with data management and data sharing activities. The coordinator will also support recruitment efforts through coordination of recruitment materials and participant outreach, help coordinate and lead focus groups with study participants, and will contribute to dissemination activities including manuscript preparation, presentations, and related research products.

Essential Functions

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting.

• Maintains regulatory documentation and study records, ensures adherence to NIH and institutional requirements, supports preparation of progress reports, and assists with audit readiness and compliance monitoring activities.

Project Administration.

• Coordinates all project start-up activities including IRB submissions and modifications, development and finalization of study protocols and materials, preparation of regulatory documentation, and establishment of study procedures, workflows, and compliance systems in accordance with NIH and institutional requirements.
• Supports and implements recruitment strategies, communicates with potential participants, and maintains ongoing participant engagement and retention efforts.
• Helps coordinate and lead focus groups with study participants.
• Manages day-to-day study operations including scheduling, coordination with the PI and research team, tracking study progress and milestones, and ensuring smooth implementation of all research activities.
• Assists with purchasing and procurement of study-related supplies and materials as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, or a related social science or health-related field, and two (2) years of experience in research coordination, research administration, program coordination, or a related role, preferably in a social science or health-related setting or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a research setting, with familiarity with IRB processes, qualitative and quantitative methodology with human subjects, participant recruitment in community-based or clinical research settings, and management of large research projects.
• Strong experience in budgeting, procurement, and administrative coordination preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team dynamic.
• Ability to conduct daily operations with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities against deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and professional demeanor.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people of all ages and a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, presentation, and computer/pc skills.
• Ability to comply with standard operating practices.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Occasional flexibility needed to accommodate study deadlines, participant needs, or community-based research activities.
• This position includes a combination of remote and in-office work, with flexibility based on project needs.
• Position funded through 8/31/2031

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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