UNIV - Research Program Coordinator - Psychiatry: SMART

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; Sur place; USD 53 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Research Program Coordinator II to lead multiple federally funded and investigator-initiated studies in the SMART Division. You will oversee study start-ups, regulatory submissions, recruitment, data management, and program development, partnering with faculty and staff to optimize workflows and drive behavioral and digital health research initiatives.

Key requirements include a master's degree or PhD in a related field, 3+ years coordinating

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in psychology, public health, health sciences, education, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
• Three or more years coordinating complex federally funded research studies.
• Experience with NIH-funded research, IRB submissions, HIPAA, and GCP.

Responsabilités

• Lead research program and study operations across multiple federally funded projects with coordination of startup, protocols, regulatory submissions, and timelines.
• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, retention, and study follow-up; manage IRB submissions and regulatory docs.
• Support data management, study tracking, manuscript preparation, grant proposal assistance, and deployment of digital health interventions.

Connaissances

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data management

IRB submissions

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office Suite

Grant proposal support

Communication

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in psychology, public health, health sciences, education, behavioral sciences, or related field

Outils

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office Suite

Research data management systems

Description du poste

Job Description Summary The Research Program Coordinator II serves as a senior research operations and program management professional within the SMART (Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research and Treatment) Division. This position manages and coordinates multiple federally funded and investigator-initiated research projects simultaneously, providing leadership in study implementation, regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and retention, data management, research administration, and program development. The coordinator partners closely with faculty investigators and research staff to optimize study protocols, streamline research workflows, support grant development activities, facilitate the development and launch of innovative digital health interventions, and contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the SMART Division research program through process improvement, strategic planning, and staff development.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-GEN09 Pay Range 53,142.00 - 71,706.00 - 90,372.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description FLSA: Salary Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, but variable dependent on participant needs

Job Duties:

Research Program and Study Operations Management (35%) Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple concurrent research studies and grant-funded projects across the SMART Division. Coordinate study start-up activities, protocol implementation, regulatory submissions, participant tracking, study timelines, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and federal requirements. Develop, refine, and implement research workflows, standard operating procedures, and operational tools that improve study efficiency, enhance research quality, support the growth of the SMART Division research portfolio, and facilitate the successful execution of behavioral health and digital health research initiatives.

Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Compliance, and Research Coordination (35%):

Lead participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, retention, and study follow-up activities across multiple research projects. Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, protocol deviations, and regulatory documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice standards, HIPAA requirements, and sponsor expectations. Coordinate participant compensation processes, maintain accurate study records, oversee communication with study participants, and serve as a resource for investigators and research staff regarding research operations and regulatory requirements.

Research Administration, Data Management, and Program Development Support (30%):

Support research investigators through data management, study tracking, data quality assurance activities, preliminary data analyses, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings. Contribute to the development and submission of grant proposals by assisting with project planning, administrative documentation, timelines, and supporting materials. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to facilitate the development, implementation, evaluation, and launch of digital health interventions and other research-related programs. Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new research staff, students, and trainees while supporting strategic initiatives designed to expand the SMART Division's research capacity, operational effectiveness, and long-term programmatic growth.

Preferred Training & Experience:

Master's degree or PhD in psychology, public health, health sciences, education, behavioral sciences, or a related field. Three or more years of experience coordinating complex federally funded research studies. Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously in an academic medical center, healthcare, or university environment. Demonstrated experience with NIH-funded research, human subjects protections, IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Experience supervising or training research staff, students, or study personnel. Experience with participant recruitment, retention, and study operations for behavioral health, sleep medicine, mental health, or digital health research. Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office Suite, and research data management systems. Experience assisting with grant proposal preparation, manuscript development, and scientific dissemination activities. Experience supporting the development, implementation, evaluation, or commercialization of digital health interventions or technology-enabled healthcare solutions. Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.