Project Manager - Food is Medicine Institute

Tufts University•UNAVAILABLE, Texas

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University is a national leader in Food is Medicine research focused on nutrition security, chronic disease prevention, and equitable food systems. Our work bridges public health, clinical research, and community practice to generate evidence that informs real-world solutions. The Research Coordinator will play a central role in the NOURISH Study (Nutrition intervention Optimization to better Utilize Resources and Support Health) - a multi-year NIH-funded research study testing innovative, culturally responsive nutrition interventions delivered through the charitable food system. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about public health, community-based research, and improving access to nutritious food.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, nutrition, social sciences, health sciences, or related field preferred
3 years working experience
Experience in project management
Experience with customer-facing or customer service role
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport with diverse participants
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection
Ability to follow protocols and work within regulatory and ethical research frameworks
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools, including, but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams, to support research operations.
Experience with or willingness to learn data systems such as REDCap
Strong organizational and time management skills
Comfortable working in community settings (e.g., food pantries, schools, places of worship, parks, etc.)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team

Nice To Haves

3-5 years working experience, particularly working with community outreach, community-based organizations
Experience with human subjects research and data collection
Supervisory experience helpful
Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice certifications (may be completed after hire)

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day project operations for federal and industry funded grants with primary responsibility for IRB and regulatory coordination, REDCap project development and management, administrative management, purchasing, and financial tracking and reconciliation.
Support implementation of a large, community-based human subjects research study, including co-management of study research coordinators, assistants, students, and volunteers, participant-facing research activities, ensuring accurate and ethical data collection, and supporting study logistics.
Implements the project plans, manages resources, evaluates progress to plan milestones, recommends changes as necessary, and submits reporting to director/principal investigator.
Prepare materials for weekly internal team meetings and periodic partner meetings.
Develops and oversees project data collection and management systems. Creates and manages reporting. Oversees data analysis, interpretation of results and preparation of findings/outcomes.
Prepare, submit, and track IRB applications, amendments, continuations, adverse event reports, and study close-out materials.
Manages and analyzes project budgets and projections. Initiates, tracks, and reconciles project-related purchases in compliance with Tufts policies. Monitors study expenditures, maintain detailed financial tracking logs, and flags discrepancies or budget concerns early. Supports invoicing and payment processing for vendors and community partners.
Support participant recruitment and data collection. Conduct participant recruitment, eligibility screening, scheduling, and enrollment in Dallas, Texas. This includes explaining study procedures and obtain informed consent in accordance with human subjects protections. Collect quantitative and qualitative study data, including Administering questionnaires and dietary assessments; Measuring height and weight using standardized protocols; Assisting with rapid clinical data collection (e.g., HbA1c, blood pressure) following training.
Develops and manages project marketing/promotions and external relations.
Develops presentation of project results to management and may present findings to academic community and sponsors.
Co-manages hiring and training of team members and conducts employee performance reviews.