Research Program Coordinator I - CAPS

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Advancing Population Science. The role supports one or more research units, participates in community and student engagement, and assists with data management and regulatory activities.

The position also involves administrative organization and collaboration with faculty, study staff, and external partners to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum experience: 2 years.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage data and ensure privacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement activities and liaise with program staff.
• Support student engagement and develop educational materials.
• Assist with data handling, privacy compliance, and reporting.
• Organize reports and communications with partner organizations.

Skills

Quality control

Customer service

Collaboration

Information management

Procedural processes

Recordkeeping

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary Function as Program Coordinator within the Center for Advancing Population Science. Broad job duties include support to one or multiple research units within a center research program. In addition, duties include participating in community engagement, student engagement, regulatory and data management, statistical team support, and administrative organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Serve as a liaison between program staff and the community to support program activities and engagement. Work with diverse populations to schedule events and gather input/feedback on program activities. Assist in planning and conducting community events at community sites. Compile and distribute educational and program materials. Support outreach and community education to increase participation and engagement.

Student Engagement

Serve as a point of contact for students and participants involved in program activities. Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining educational materials and program components. Support coordination of educational seminars, trainings, and events. Assist with tracking participation and basic evaluation of program activities.

Data Support

Work with faculty and team members to support the development and maintenance of standard procedures for data-related activities. Assist in reviewing and organizing documents to ensure proper data handling and adherence to privacy and confidentiality guidelines. Support tracking and monitoring of data-related projects and activities. Prepare written and PowerPoint summaries of project status, key findings, team activities, and survey or feedback results.

Administrative

Serve as a key point of contact for partner organizations and communities. Organize and prepare status reports, project reports, and related documentation. Assist in developing action plans and organizing health education materials. Communicate effectively with community members, faculty, study staff, and administrative teams.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of quality control, customer service standards, collaboration, and information management, procedural processes, and recordkeeping. Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years #LI-SN1

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.

Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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