Job Description:

Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.

Essential Functions

The Field Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supervising data collectors and providing the research team with feedback from both the data collection team as well as the field coordinator’s experience and interaction with the community. The field coordinator is responsible for hiring data collectors and serves an integral role in connecting the research team with the team of community-based data collectors and the broader community. The field coordinator is also responsible for coordinating community outreach, in conjunction with all community partners. They are the point person for the community advisory board, and is responsible for retention of enrolled participants as well as dissemination of study information to the Hill District and Homewood communities. Candidates should have familiarity with Hill District and Homewood areas

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary although travel to Homewood and Hill District areas will be frequent

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Work Arrangement: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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