Research Coordinator, Population Health

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

4d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Coordinator, Population Health in Boca Raton, FL. The Research Coordinator supports the Department of Population Health’s community-engaged research portfolio by collaborating with faculty and communities to support the entire scientific process of proposal creation, protocol development, project implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. This role collaborates with faculty, students/trainees, and external partners to advance population health initiatives, implement day-to-day research operations, and support grant- and project-funded community programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, shared file systems).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, social/behavioral sciences, health services, research, epidemiology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting research projects and/or community-based initiatives (academic, healthcare, government, or nonprofit setting).
• Strong project management skills, including coordinating multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and documenting progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with various community stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of research ethics and human subjects protections; experience supporting IRB processes is strongly preferred.
• Contributed to peer-reviewed scientific papers
• Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR), implementation science, program evaluation, or community initiatives.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities; bilingual. (English/Spanish proficiency preferred.)
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
• Familiarity with relevant biological or other laboratory-based research activities
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture platforms; comfort working with basic datasets and reporting outputs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community-engaged and applied research projects from initiation through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, and partner communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, clinics, schools, public agencies, and other stakeholders to support research participation and program implementation.
• Support the development of partnership documents (e.g., MOUs, letters of support, scopes of work) and track partner commitments and deliverables.
• Assist faculty with proposal development by contributing to project narratives, workplans, budgets/justifications (as applicable), and required attachments related to community engagement.
• Coordinate IRB submissions and amendments, consent materials, and study documentation; ensure adherence to human subjects protections and institutional requirements.
• Develop and manage study tools and workflows (e.g., recruitment plans, participant tracking, field protocols, interview/focus group guides, survey distribution plans).
• Conduct or support data collection and field activities (qualitative and/or quantitative), including community events, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support data organization and basic analysis activities appropriate to training (e.g., data cleaning support, qualitative coding assistance, descriptive summaries) in collaboration with faculty and biostatistical staff.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal leadership and external partners; support dissemination activities (community briefs, presentations, manuscripts).
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and action tracking for research teams and community advisory groups.
• Support onboarding and coordination of students/trainees on projects (as assigned), including task supervision and training on project protocols.
• Maintain accurate project records and support post-award project management activities including sponsor progress reporting, documentation, record retention, and coordination with administrative teams.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level