Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychology

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for Dr. Sannisha Dale's SHINE (Strengthening Health through INnovation and Engagement) Research Program. This program focuses on HIV prevention and treatment in marginalized communities, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, adherence to treatment for chronic illnesses, and structural issues like racism. The coordinator will assist with multiple research projects, primarily a randomized control trial improving mental health and medication adherence among Black women living with HIV, and an implementation grant involving direct engagement with community residents, businesses, and health organizations in local neighborhoods. Key skills include coordinating study visits and data collection, contributing to field and outreach activities, and handling administrative tasks such as participant communication, survey administration, and email correspondence. The role requires coordinating programmatic components and managing logistics of ongoing research projects. The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in psychology and/or mental health research related to HIV, health equity, community health, LGBTQ+ health, behavioral medicine, and mental health. The position involves engaging with and empowering diverse individuals and requires experience serving Black and LGBTQ+ communities. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is crucial. Responsibilities also include collaborating with local communities and agencies, identifying partners, scheduling events, creating REDCap surveys, and managing partner payments. While the primary work location is the Miller School of Medicine campus, job tasks, including outreach and engagement with predominately Black residents, will also be carried out in local Miami communities on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Able to work flexible hours, off campus (e.g. in local communities)
HIV-related knowledge or experience (especially with South Florida)
Strong skills in coordinating study visits and data collection
Strong skills in coordinating and contributing to field and outreach activities
Strong skills in carrying out administrative aspects of study procedures including communicating with participants and the team, administering surveys, sending emails, etc.
Ability to coordinate the programmatic components of research projects and manage the logistics of ongoing research projects
Demonstrate both experience with and interest in psychology and/or mental health research focused on HIV, health equity, community health, LGBTQ+ health, behavioral medicine, and mental health
Required to engage with and empower diverse individuals in terms of race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental health, substance use, etc.
Demonstrate experience with serving Black and LGBTQ+ communities
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with programmatic coordination and scientific writing skills
Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented with strong planning and writing skills
Ability to work independently and think through activities, projects or initiatives with tight deadlines
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or Creole
Basic skills in use of data collection tools (e.g., RedCap), SPSS, or comparable statistics program

Responsibilities

Assist with several research projects
Coordinate study visits and data collection
Coordinate and contribute to field and outreach activities
Carry out administrative aspects of study procedures including communicating with participants and the team, administering surveys, and sending emails
Coordinate the programmatic components of research projects and manage the logistics of ongoing research projects
Engage with and empower diverse individuals in terms of race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental health, substance use, etc.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with local communities and agencies, including finding community partners and local businesses
Schedule events
Create surveys in REDCap
Handle community partners’ payments/honorariums
Travel to and engage with predominately Black residents in local Miami communities
Coordinate routine activities of data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, event scheduling, and research subject interfacing
Maintain and develop project correspondence and organize meetings for the study team
Lead with preparing annual RPPR (progress report) documents for NIMH
Develop annual scientific progress reports summarizing research activity within the project
Maintain general administrative records and participant records for the project
Participate in selected University and community research councils, committees, and organizations
Serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives
Assist funded projects with implementation and management of awards
Work with other team members (e.g., data analyst, students) and outreach specialists in their day-to-day activities
Submit reimbursements through Workday Journals for any participant and local businesses’ payments
Contact other health organizations and possible local businesses to collaborate
Create flyers and distribute via social media (in collaboration with Outreach Specialists and community consultants)
Maintain current knowledge of IRB policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Act as liaison with the IRB regarding Core-led human subjects’ activities, assisting in preparation of IRB protocol submissions and reports
Contribute to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc.
Assist with data collection and community outreach events
Administer HIV tests and deliver test results
Screen for PrEP needs and provide referrals
Participate in the publication of research results
Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance
Carry out annual review and update of participant data by conducting patient follow up screenings of existing patients enrolled in the database, reviewing data collected for insertion in the study dataset
Assist with the preparation of grant documents and submission of grant applications
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets