Project Coordinator (Part-Time) - Rollins School of Public Health

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages a project. Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals. Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets. Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings. May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives. Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports. Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements. May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project. Performs related responsibilities as required. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: Key responsibilities include: Regularly attend and contribute to team meetings Work closely with the PI and Supervisor to coordinate the research project activities in accordance with the project timelines Prioritize the large multi-component study Oversee and assist the student research assistant in data collection, entry and analysis Conduct data quality checks Work with the supervisor and PI to ensure compliance with relevant policies Assist with dissemination of the study findings (e.g., help identify conferences and submit conference abstracts, publish findings in the scientific literature, sharing the findings with community via townhalls, etc. In general, work closely with the PI and Supervisor to achieve the project milestones The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear evidence of the ability to work independently with diverse individuals, including senior researchers; and, experience as a member of a research team, including experience securing IRB approval and adhering to IRB guidelines. A master’s degree in public health or another social science is not required, nor is interest in or prior work on racism or health equity; however, candidates with these backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clear evidence of the ability to work independently with diverse individuals, including senior researchers
Experience as a member of a research team, including experience securing IRB approval and adhering to IRB guidelines.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in public health or another social science is not required, nor is interest in or prior work on racism or health equity; however, candidates with these backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manages a project.
Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.
May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Regularly attend and contribute to team meetings
Work closely with the PI and Supervisor to coordinate the research project activities in accordance with the project timelines
Prioritize the large multi-component study
Oversee and assist the student research assistant in data collection, entry and analysis
Conduct data quality checks
Work with the supervisor and PI to ensure compliance with relevant policies
Assist with dissemination of the study findings (e.g., help identify conferences and submit conference abstracts, publish findings in the scientific literature, sharing the findings with community via townhalls, etc.
In general, work closely with the PI and Supervisor to achieve the project milestones