Sponsor Funded Administrative - Research Coordinator I

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development is seeking a Research Coordinator I to support and expand alcohol use and sexual assault prevention research. The role involves coordinating projects, assisting with planning, recruitment, data collection, and communicating with the research team.

Located at the Atlanta Campus, the role includes supervising student team members, managing logistics, and contributing to grant administration and literature reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area; or a combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects to support goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist with participant recruitment, retention, data collection, compensation, and communications with study participants and research team members.
• Supervise student team members and assist with day‑to‑day project workflow activities.
• Coordinate project‑related logistics, including scheduling, purchasing supplies and equipment, and maintaining project records.
• Attend project meetings to review tasks and timelines and assist with tracking progress.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document minutes, coordinate schedules, and distribute follow‑up action items.
• Assist with identifying workflow inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements and solutions.
• Support the administrative management of grants and help ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Provide entry‑level support for literature reviews, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and other research‑related activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Team supervision

Research administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Research Coordinator I

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 I (Sponsor Funded) to support and expand its research initiatives focused on alcohol use and sexual assault prevention. This position will assist with the coordination and implementation of research projects and contribute to the lab's efforts to advance the field through high‑quality research and community engagement.

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 and impactful research initiatives.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with coordinating research projects to support project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support project planning activities, participant recruitment and retention efforts, data collection, participant compensation, and communication with study participants and research team members.
• Supervise student team members and assist with day‑to‑day project workflow activities.
• Coordinate project‑related logistics, including scheduling, purchasing supplies and equipment, and maintaining project records.
• Attend project meetings to review project tasks and timelines and assist with tracking project progress.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document minutes, coordinate schedules, and distribute follow‑up action items to members of the research team.
• Assist with identifying workflow inefficiencies and contribute to the development of process improvements and solutions.
• Support the administrative management of grants and help ensure project deadlines and reporting requirements are communicated and met.
• Provide entry‑level support for literature reviews, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and other research‑related activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit

School of Public 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

$39,200 - 47,000

Pay Grade

10

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University Values

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.