Sr Research Program Coordinator - 118310

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is looking for a Sr. Research Program Coordinator to manage various research projects focused on suicide prevention. The role involves participant engagement, data management, and grant writing, providing excellent professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors required, Masters preferred.
• 3 years related experience needed.
• Experience in mental health research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate qualitative psychological autopsy interviews and sensitive data collection.
• Manage surveys and data collection instruments.
• Assist in preparing grant proposals and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, or related discipline

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Requisition ID: 118310

Sr Research Program Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention, psychological autopsy, and lethal means (firearms) access. The coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Nestadt and an interdisciplinary team, engaging directly with research participants and collaborating investigators. The new Center emphasizes a public health approach to suicide prevention, including interaction with legislators and policymakers as well as direct work in clinical settings. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, including authorship on manuscripts and grant submissions.

We value candidates who are detail-oriented, highly organized, flexible, collaborative, empathetic, and enthusiastic about public health and mental health research. Candidates who are comfortable engaging sensitively with participants experiencing grief or loss will excel in this role.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Research Coordination & Participant Engagement

• Arrange and assist in qualitative psychological autopsy interviews with next-of-kin, including sensitive data collection and note-taking.
• Coordinate scheduling, consenting, and follow-up with research participants.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, managing IRB protocols and amendments.
  
  
  

Data Management & Analysis

• Design, implement, and manage surveys and data collection instruments in REDCap and Qualtrics.
• Oversee transcription processes, manage qualitative data coding processes, and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Conduct preliminary qualitative and quantitative data analyses, contributing to publications and presentations.
  
  
  

Grant Writing & Reporting

• Assist in preparing grant proposals and progress reports for various funding agencies.
• Perform literature reviews and contribute to manuscript preparation, with significant opportunities for co-authorship in a highly productive research group.
  
  
  

Supervision & Team Coordination

• Train, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants and volunteers.
• Facilitate regular meetings, maintaining clear communication with team members and external collaborators to ensure timely completion of research goals.
  
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management tools (REDCap, Qualtrics), and some familiarity with either quantitative or qualitative analysis software.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing research priorities and timelines.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in mental health research, qualitative interviewing, and/or public health interventions.
• Familiarity with Johns Hopkins IRB procedures and human subjects research compliance.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30a-5:00p

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Affect Disorders and Psych Genet

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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

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.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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.

Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

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