Research Support Coordinator

University of Miami; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Support Coordinator to manage data collection, documentation, and analysis for multiple clinical and genetic studies, and to coordinate professional development with the project team. They act as liaison between the University and project partners, recruit study participants, obtain informed consent, and support IRB documents.

The role emphasizes data quality, protocol adherence, and collaboration across departments, with a part-time, temporary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements vary by department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes outreach to recruit study participants.
• Acts as primary contact for referral sites.
• Explains study purpose to participants and obtains informed consent.
• Assists with IRB documents, administers clinical interviews, and coordinates assessments.
• Tracks participants through all study stages.
• Monitors data quality and ensures protocol adherence.
• Handles petty cash and organizes data forms.
• Participates in manuscript, report, and grant proposal preparation.
• Oversees revenue cycle for external contracts and related vendors.
• Adheres to University and unit policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

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

• 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.

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

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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