Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 33,540 - 59,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to administratively coordinate research protocol implementation for a single study and ensure efficient logistics for study activities.

You will work with the Principal Investigator to develop operational plans, collect and organize data, and manage records and budgets, while supporting study meetings and literature review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral or social science discipline).
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a High School Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Research coordination

Literature review

Data collection

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Clinical Trial Management System

Data management system

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator who will administratively coordinate research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral or social science discipline).
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a High School Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field focused on violence prevention, behavioral health, or community-based interventions.
• Two or more years of experience conducting or coordinating research.
• Demonstrated experience in community-based participatory research, trauma-informed interviewing, or working with vulnerable populations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community partners, service providers, and research participants.
• Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including conducting interviews, administering surveys, and ensuring data quality.
• Experience managing research operations such as IRB submissions, recruitment tracking, and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, diversity, and participant safety.
• Familiarity with statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or similar) preferred.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency:

• Administrative Skills: Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System: Awareness
• Data Entry: Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills: Awareness
• Literature Reviews: Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications: Awareness
• Organizational Skills: Awareness
• Project Coordination: Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills: Awareness

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $33,540 - $59,085 ($46,313 targeted; Commensurate with exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing (Baltimore, Maryland)
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing

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