SFP Research Coordinator II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Research Coordinator II within the School of Public Health, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development, to support and expand research initiatives focused on alcohol use and sexual assault prevention.

You will coordinate projects, supervise workflows, train staff, and assist with data analysis and manuscripts, contributing to public health impact at the Atlanta Campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related research field; or a combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee research projects to ensure goals, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Lead project planning activities, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, participant compensation, and communication with study participants and team members.
• Supervise project workflows and coordinate activities among faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Train and provide guidance to research staff and students on protocols and procedures.
• Conduct literature reviews, assist with data analysis, and support preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
• Lead project meetings, schedule, prepare agendas, facilitate discussions, document minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies, propose improvements, and develop solutions to support project outcomes.
• Manage grant documentation, contracts, reports, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Staff supervision

Participant recruitment

Data collection

Communications

Literature reviews

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Research Coordinator II

School of Public Health

Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development

The Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development within Georgia State University's School of Public Health is dedicated to advancing research that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of children, families, and communities. Through innovative research, community partnerships, and evidence-based interventions, the Centers work to address critical public health challenges and improve outcomes across diverse populations.

The Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) Lab is seeking a Research Coordinator II (Sponsor Funded) to support and expand its research initiatives focused on alcohol use and sexual assault prevention. This position will contribute to all aspects of research project coordination and implementation, helping advance the lab's mission and contributions to the field.

WHAT MAKES THE MARK CHAFFIN CENTERS FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, and more.
• A collaborative and mission-driven environment focused on improving public health outcomes.
• Opportunities to work alongside faculty, researchers, students, and community partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Meaningful work that supports innovative, impactful research initiatives.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coordinate and oversee research projects to ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Lead project planning activities, participant recruitment and retention efforts, data collection, participant compensation, and communication with study participants and research team members.
• Supervise project workflows and coordinate activities among faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Train and provide guidance to research staff and students on research protocols, administrative procedures, and project-related activities.
• Conduct literature reviews, assist with data analysis, and support the preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
• Lead project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, documentation of minutes, and follow-up on action items.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies, recommend process improvements, and develop solutions to support successful project outcomes.
• Manage project-related administrative activities, including grant documentation, contracts, reports, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor project deadlines and ensure research team members remain informed of upcoming responsibilities and deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement of project supplies and equipment as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in a related research field; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit: School of Nursing and Health

Department: Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development/School of Public Health

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary: $43,100 - $51,800

Pay Grade: G12

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

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