Research Coordinator - SONHS

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami (Coral Gables campus, School of Nursing and Health Studies) seeks a Research Coordinator to support the REACH Equity Team in HIV, behavioral health, and disparities research. The full-time, in-person role reports to the principal investigator and lab manager and emphasizes data management, community engagement, and study operations.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, protocol development, recruitment activities, and collaboration with bilingual teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, health studies, health communication, psychology, prevention science, education, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with project management/coordination.
• Experience with research projects and implementation science preferred.

Responsibilities

• researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases/research files
• conducts quality assurance checks and reports on status of research activities
• organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities
• serves as a point of contact for community partners and participants
• reviews study progress and recommends solutions
• prepares and updates study protocols
• contributes to publications and presentations and writes/edits materials
• ensures research follows good research practice
• maintains knowledge of methods related to the field

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data analysis

Research coordination

Project management

Qualitative analysis

SPSS basics

Confidential data handling

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Job description

The Research Coordinator will support research activities under the direction of a principal investigator (Audrey Harkness, PhD) and a designee of the principal investigator (Jorge Limia, lab manager). Dr. Harkness leads the REACH (Research Engagement and Community Health) Equity Team which focuses on using implementation and behavioral science to address HIV, behavioral health (mental health/substance use), and healthcare disparities. The position is full-time and in-person at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases/research files.
• Conducts quality assurance checks and reports on the status of research activities.
• Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.
• Serves as a point of contact for community partners and participants.
• Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.
• Prepares and updates study research procedure protocols.
• Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publications and presentations.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, health studies, health communication, psychology, prevention science, education, or another relevant field – required Master’s degree in relevant field (public health, global health, health studies, health administration, health communication, psychology, prevention science, education, etc.) – preferred

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Experience with project management/coordination Experience with conducting/assisting research projects Experience and/or knowledge of implementation science research (in any content area) – preferred, but not required

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required
• Knowledgeable about HIV
• Trained in research design/analysis and/or program evaluation
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex data (qualitative or quantitative)
• Ability to manage confidential information and oversee complex projects
• Basic skills in use of SPSS or comparable statistical program
• Basic skills in qualitative data analysis
• Proactive and solutions oriented
• Detail oriented and methodical
• Excellent communication – verbal and written, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a collaborative management style
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Works efficiently, without sacrificing orientation to detail, in a fast-paced environment, must be highly flexible and adaptable
• Able to be self-directed in developing study materials, while also being open to feedback and modifications

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

The Research Coordinator will be primarily tasked with coordinating and assisting the following federally funded research project: JUNTOS HIV Self Testing: JUNTOS is a website/app that centralizes HIV prevention, treatment, and behavioral health services across South Florida. It was originally developed to address the needs of Latino MSM but is being expanded through this funded research project to become available to everyone who orders an at-home HIV self-test (HIVST) kit in South Florida. The goal of the project is to improve the reach of HIV prevention, treatment, and behavioral health services among individuals who order HIVST kits. Through co-design workshops, we will develop and then evaluate the effectiveness of different reach strategies to engage HIVST kit users with relevant services through JUNTOS. Within this project, the Research Coordinator will play a central role in supporting the implementation and day-to-day operations of the research study. Working closely with the PI and project team, the Research Coordinator will contribute to all phases of the research process, including study start-up activities, participant recruitment and retention, community engagement, data collection and management, project coordination, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously.

Specific responsibilities for the coordinator are outlined below.

Department Specific Functions

• Conduct all research activities in accordance with approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, University policies, and study procedures
• Assist with study start-up and regulatory activities, including preparing study materials, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), preparing IRB submissions, and processing approved protocol modifications.
• Recruit, screen, enroll, and consent prospective participants in accordance with study protocols, accurately documenting study activities and data within REDCap
• Lead participant recruitment and retention activities, including developing recruitment materials, supporting community outreach efforts, conducting participant follow-up, and maintaining participant engagement throughout study participation
• Assist with, and in some cases lead, data collection activities, including co-design workshops, focus groups, participant exit interviews, implementation service mapping activities, and other project-related research activities
• Manage and maintain study databases in REDCap, including data entry, quality assurance, database maintenance, and data management activities
• Assist with coordinating meetings with research team members, collaborators, community partners, and other stakeholders, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up activities
• Assist with maintaining the project-specific website by collecting relevant organizational information and coordinating updates with the technology team.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with qualitative data analysis, data integration, interpretation, and evidence synthesis under the direction and support of the PI or designee
• Assist with the preparation of NIH progress reports, University sponsored award reports, and other project-related reporting requirements
• Collaborate with the PI, study collaborators, and research staff to disseminate findings through presentations, conference abstracts, reports, and publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to support participant engagement, stakeholder collaboration, data collection, and project implementation activities
• Participant in regular meetings with the supervisor and research team and complete other project-related duties as assigned
• Advance knowledge and skills related to job responsibilities through continuing education, training, professional development, and research activities

The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Note that this position does require some travel within Miami particularly in the first 1 year of the position.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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