Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Nuvance Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator to support public health initiatives across various locations. This role involves coordinating research studies, recruiting and training staff, and maintaining effective communication with tribal programs to enhance health outcomes. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact community health. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in public health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple studies and serve as a primary liaison.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate staff teams across sites.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Networking

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

Software programs

Job description

The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located administratively within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. CIH employs approximately 250 staff and faculty across 10 distinct satellite office locations. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of behavioral/mental health, infectious diseases, a graduate and doctoral training and scholarship program and wide array of public health service activities. More information about the CIH can be found at Home - Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (jhu.edu).

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator. This position works together with the Center's Duluth, Southwest U.S. and Baltimore-based research teams to assist in the development, coordination and delivery of field-based public health services

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate multiple studies, serving as a primary liaison for the day-to-day implementation and evaluation activities.
• Recruitment, training and coordination of staff teams across multiple community-based sites.
• Function as a primary liaison between the program team and tribal programs who are invested in improving health outcomes for their communities.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols.
• Maintain confidential records of required source documentation on each program participant.
• Meet regularly with principal investigators and protocol team leaders to review study progress and data accuracy.
• Coordination of program implementation, monitoring and evaluation to ensure efficacy of study findings.
• Provide updates on current progress of study as requested.
• Prepares and delivers reports (oral and written format).
• Provide input into study design.
• Participates in internal audits and assures compliance with outside monitoring.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Organized, efficient and detail-oriented.
• Independent learner and worker.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Able to effectively multi-task.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Superb professional judgment and discretion.
• Able to learn and utilize new software programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with report writing and giving presentations is a strong plus.
• Experience working with Native or Indigenous communities.

Other

• Must be able to travel as needed, including overnight trips.

• Flexibility is required to ensure that evening and weekend work is completed for some projects.

• Must maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

• Must maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence with a good driving record and be able to drive a vehicle.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: MD - Other Location
Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

MD - Other Location