Research Program Engagement Coordinator-School of Population Health-Grant Funded

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Research Program Engagement Coordinator in Jackson to plan and coordinate community engagement and educational initiatives that promote clinical research participation. You will serve as a liaison between research teams and diverse community partners, building trust and advancing health equity.

The role requires a degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) and at least one year in research, clinical, or event planning, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) and one year of research, clinical, or event planning work experience.
• Knowledge of community engagement, health education, and clinical research principles.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements community engagement and educational events to promote awareness of clinical research.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to expand outreach.
• Represents the organization at events to educate audiences about clinical research and participation.

Skills

Community engagement

Health education

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data reporting

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053522

Job Category

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization

SOPH-Preventive Medicine-CEAL

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Research Program Engagement Coordinator-School of Population Health-Grant Funded

Job Summary

Plans and coordinates community engagement and educational initiatives that increase awareness, understanding, and participation in clinical research. Serves as a liaison between research teams and community partners to build trust, promote research opportunities, and support equitable participation in clinical studies. Builds and maintains institutional internal and external relationships related to research initiatives and UMMC research core. Delivers and facilitates multidisciplinary community engagement functions, programs, and activities that advance the research mission.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience Required

Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) and one (1) year of research, clinical, or event planning work experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations Required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of community engagement, health education, and clinical research principles. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, research teams, and stakeholders. Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. Ability to analyze and summarize program data and prepare reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms. Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to fostering inclusive community engagement. Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements community engagement and educational events that promote awareness of clinical research opportunities.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to expand research outreach.
• Represents the organization at community events, health fairs, workshops, and public meetings to educate audiences about clinical research.
• Collaborates with investigators and research staff to support participant recruitment and community engagement strategies for research studies.
• Develops and distributes educational and promotional materials related to clinical research and research participation.
• Tracks outreach activities, participation metrics, and program outcomes, and prepares reports for leadership and funding agencies as needed.
• Assists with the development and implementation of community engagement plans that support organizational research priorities and health equity initiatives.
• Guides patients in connecting with resources to improve access to health services and research participation.
• Coordinates daily operations and evaluates financial data to ensure research is conducted in a cost-efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical And Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded

Job Posting Date

08/27/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)

08/31/2026