Research Support Coordinator

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a Research Support Coordinator to collect, compile, document, and analyze clinical and genetic research data across multiple studies. You will coordinate professional development with the project team and serve as liaison with partners.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, consent, IRB document support, data quality assurance, and manuscript preparation. This role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and rigorous data handling in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Certification requirements as specified by department.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, hosts, and participates in community education outreach activities to recruit study participants.
• Serves as the primary contact person for referral sites.
• Meets with study participants to explain the purpose of the study and study procedures and obtains informed consent.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of IRB documents, administers clinical interviews, and coordinates all assessment and patient contact activity.
• Tracks participants through all stages of the research program.
• Ensures that relevant protocols are implemented in a rigorous fashion and supervises the implementation of data quality assurance procedures.
• Handles petty cash for study activities and organizes data forms.
• Participates in manuscript, report, and grant proposal preparation.
• Monitors revenue cycle for external contracts and relationships, including functions outsourced, core and bolt-on technologies, specialty recovery vendors, and collection agencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Support Coordinator performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical and genetic research data for multiple assigned studies. Moreover, the incumbent organizes and coordinates professional development with the project team and acts as liaison between the University and project partners.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Organizes, hosts, and participates in community education outreach activities to recruit study participants.
2. Serves as the primary contact person for referral sites.
3. Meets with study participants to explain the purpose of the study and study procedures and obtains informed consent.
4. Assists with the preparation and monitoring of IRB documents, administers clinical interviews, and coordinates all assessment and patient contact activity.
5. Tracks participants through all stages of the research program.
6. Ensures that relevant protocols are implemented in a rigorous fashion and supervises the implementation of data quality assurance procedures.
7. Handles petty cash for study activities and organizes data forms.
8. Participates in manuscript, report, and grant proposal preparation.
9. Monitors revenue cycle for external contracts and relationships, including functions outsourced, core and bolt-on technologies, specialty recovery vendors, and collection agencies.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary