Research Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Virtual Care Value and Excellence (ViVE) at UNC is seeking a detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support planning, implementation, and oversight of research studies evaluating virtual care models.

The role requires experience in clinical or health services research, strong project management skills, and a commitment to improving healthcare systems. Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, nursing, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience coordinating research studies, clinical research, public health projects, or related research activities.
• Experience with human subjects’ research and IRB processes.
• Experience with research data collection, documentation, and project tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across multiple ViVE projects and studies.
• Maintain project timelines, trackers, study documentation, and deliverables.
• Support IRB submissions, amendments, renewals, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection, and study activities as applicable.
• Support REDCap databases, data entry, data quality, and research documentation.
• Coordinate research meetings, track action items, and follow up on deadlines.
• Support preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, reports, and grant-related materials.
• Maintain manuscript and publication tracking across ViVE projects.
• Coordinate communication with faculty, research staff, students, and external collaborators.
• Assist with grant deliverables, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Perform other research coordination duties as assigned.

Skills

Research coordination

IRB knowledge

Data collection

Project tracking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, nursing, health sciences, social sciences, or related field

Tools

REDCap

Dedoose

NVivo

ATLAS.ti

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

Position Summary

The Center for Virtual Care Value and Excellence (ViVE) at UNC is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Research Coordinator to support the planning, implementation, and oversight of research studies evaluating virtual care models. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical or health services research, strong project management skills, and a commitment to improving healthcare systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across multiple ViVE projects and studies.
• Maintain project timelines, trackers, study documentation, and deliverables.
• Support IRB submissions, amendments, renewals, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection, and study activities as applicable.
• Support REDCap databases, data entry, data quality, and research documentation.
• Coordinate research meetings, track action items, and follow up on deadlines.
• Support preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, reports, and grant-related materials.
• Maintain manuscript and publication tracking across ViVE projects.
• Coordinate communication with faculty, research staff, students, and external collaborators.
• Assist with grant deliverables, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Perform other research coordination duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Master’s or Bachelor’s 2+ years of research coordination or related research experience.; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, nursing, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two years of experience coordinating research studies, clinical research, public health projects, or related research activities.
• Experience with human subjects’ research and IRB processes.
• Experience with research data collection, documentation, and project tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Strong writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Master’s degree in public health, global health, nursing, health informatics, or related field Experience with NIH -funded research. Experience with REDCap. Experience with qualitative research and Dedoose, NVivo, or ATLAS .ti.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office or remote office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Must be able to communicate effectively with study participants, clinicians, and research collaborators, and manage time-sensitive deadlines. May require occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work to support study milestones and meetings across time zones. Occasional travel may be required for study meetings, trainings, or site visits.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above