Research Project Coordinator (NIH-Funded & Multi-Institution)

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Project Coordinator to support an NIH-funded research initiative through May 31, 2027, with potential for extension. This role coordinates complex, multi-institutional activities, manages timelines, and maintains data infrastructure to ensure grant milestones are met.

You will liaise with investigators and stakeholders, track deliverables, and help prepare reports for funding agencies, while supporting administrative processes and meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred; bachelor’s with significant experience also considered.
• Knowledge of project management practices across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Familiarity with grant activities, reporting, and collaboration across research teams.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects with multiple teams and institutions.
• Understanding NIH funding processes and NIH RePORTER database is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex, multi-institutional research activities and ensure deliverables are met.
• Establish and track milestones, timelines, and reporting across teams and institutions.
• Coordinate roles, review cycles, and dependencies to align with NIH priorities.
• Prepare study metadata and documentation for online data portals while ensuring compliance.
• Lead meetings, communicate updates, and summarize materials for investigators and funders.
• Support administrative responsibilities and ensure infrastructure needed for grant execution.

Skills

Project management

Research coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data organization

NIH funding understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health, Gerontology, Psychology, Health Policy, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Asana

Trello

Zoom

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Project Coordinator to support an NIH-funded research initiative through May 31, 2027, with potential for extension. This role coordinates complex, multi-institutional activities, manages timelines, and maintains data infrastructure to ensure grant milestones are met.

You will liaise with investigators and stakeholders, track deliverables, and help prepare reports for funding agencies, while supporting administrative processes and meetings.