Research Program Coordinator I - CAPS

Medical College of Wisconsin; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B retirement

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

EFAP

Pet Insurance

On-campus fitness facility

Discounted rates

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Center for Advancing Population Science. You will support multiple research units, assist in community and student engagement, data management, and regulatory activities.

This role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff, preparation of reports and materials, and maintaining processes while upholding privacy guidelines. Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle data and privacy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement activities and events.
• Support student engagement and educational seminars.
• Assist data management and ensure privacy guidelines.
• Prepare status reports and documentation for programs.
• Serve as liaison with partner organizations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data management

Community outreach

Team collaboration

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.