Research Project Coordinator
The University of Chicago

Department
BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Volerman Research Staff

About the Department
This position is situated within the Section of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at University of Chicago. Faculty within General Internal are recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research. The Volerman Team is focused on reducing inequities in health, education, and the workforce.

Job Summary
The Research Project Coordinator will work closely with a physician-led team of investigators and educators (Drs. Elizabeth Tung and Anna Volerman) to carry out a grant-funded project focused on youth violence. This project aims to implement and evaluate a youth violence prevention intervention that includes community health advocacy and legal aid. The Research Project Coordinator will be supervised by the program manager and investigators.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, coordinate and oversee execution of project and perform complex research related duties and tasks.
  
• Manage the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of project.
  
• Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of the overall project and all components.
  
• Perform literature searches and contribute to drafting presentations, articles, reports, and manuscripts.
  
• Manage Institutional Review Board processes.
  
• Provide training and oversight to research support personnel, students, and volunteers.
  
• Build data collection instruments and databases.
  
• Provide support to the investigators and research team by recruiting subjects, designing surveys, planning and conducting individual and focus group interviews, and collecting and analyzing some qualitative and quantitative data, as necessary.
  
• Present research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
  
• Plan and facilitate team meetings and webinars.
  
• Work independently and within teams, including both in the university and with community partners.
  
• Provide technical assistance to collaborators in executing research procedures and in data collection.
  
• Maintain working relationships with collaborative community and research partners.
  
• Maintain secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of research instruments and study documents.
  
• Manage project equipment and supplies.
  
• Oversee budget and purchase of study related materials.
  
• Assist with grant reporting.
  
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for project.
  
• Ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
  
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
  
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.
  

Experience:

• Previous leadership/management experience in projects or programs
  
• Relevant research experience, particularly health services and/or community oriented.
  
• Experience working with schools and community organizations.
  
  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated computer literacy and computing skills sufficient for effective use of diverse managerial and administrative computer applications, technical writing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point.
  
• Working knowledge of database software (REDCap) and quantitative and qualitative data analysis software (SAS, STATA, or R).
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both verbal and written).
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
  
• Highly self-motivated.
  
• Strong organizational skills, data management skills, and attention to detail.
  
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers, and other support staff.
  
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
  
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
  
• Cover Letter (required)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
Research

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$59,000.00 - $65,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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