Research Coordinator - CHASM Department

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Research Coordinator will support the implementation and daily operations of Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety, a community-engaged research project examining experiences of safety, community violence, mental health, and well-being among Black pregnant and postpartum women in New York City. The role is based at CUNY School of Medicine. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator will oversee participant recruitment and engagement, coordinate data collection, maintain study documentation, and support community partnerships. The Coordinator will help ensure research activities are implemented efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with institutional and IRB-approved protocols. The position is expected to contribute to recruiting and enrolling approximately 30 participants, completing study activities on time, maintaining accurate research documentation, supporting participant engagement and retention, and implementing the project's research objective. The position reports directly to Dr. Brianna A. Baker, Principal Investigator, and works collaboratively with research team members and community partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, social work, sociology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple research activities and maintain accurate records.
Experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and follow established research protocols.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar data management tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coordinating research studies or supporting community-based research.
Experience with recruitment, informed consent, survey administration, or participant tracking.
Familiarity with maternal health, mental health, reproductive health, or health equity research.
Experience working with Black women, families, and historically underserved communities.
Familiarity with REDCap or other research data collection platforms.
Knowledge of human subjects research protections and IRB procedures.
Experience with wearable health technologies or digital health research.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement participant recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
Coordinate outreach to community organizations, maternal health programs, and other recruitment partners, and distribute recruitment materials through approved community and digital channels.
Screen participants for eligibility and coordinate informed consent in accordance with approved study protocols.
Maintain recruitment logs, track enrollment progress, schedule research appointments, and communicate study expectations.
Coordinate study survey administration and qualitative interview scheduling; monitor study activity completion and follow up with participants as appropriate.
Assist with distributing, tracking, and collecting Fitbit devices used during the 14-day monitoring period.
Maintain accurate records of participant participation and completion; coordinate participant compensation and maintain incentive distribution records.
Identify and communicate operational challenges to the Principal Investigator.
Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential research records; assist with data entry, quality assurance, and verification of survey and participant tracking data.
Manage secure participant databases and study tracking spreadsheets, and ensure data are stored and handled in accordance with institutional confidentiality and data security requirements.
Support preparation of research progress summaries and recruitment reports, and assist with IRB documentation and protocol compliance.
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants regarding study logistics and maintain culturally responsive, respectful, and trauma-informed communication.
Coordinate participant reminders, follow-up appointments, and retention activities; identify participation barriers and work with the Principal Investigator on solutions.
Support relationships with community-based organizations and maternal health stakeholders, and assist with community engagement and dissemination activities.
Attend regular study team meetings and provide updates on recruitment and project progress.
Coordinate study schedules, supplies, and research materials; assist with reports and grant-related documentation; and maintain study timelines and track project milestones.
Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.