Research Coordinator - SONHS

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator supports research activities under the direction of Principal Investigator Audrey Harkness, PhD, and lab manager Jorge Limia. Dr. Harkness leads the REACH (Research Engagement and Community Health) Equity Team, which uses implementation and behavioral science to address HIV, behavioral health, and healthcare disparities. This is a full-time, in-person position at the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies on the Coral Gables campus. The role requires some travel within Miami, particularly during the first year. The coordinator will primarily support JUNTOS HIV Self Testing, a federally funded research project. JUNTOS is a website and app that centralizes HIV prevention, treatment, and behavioral health services across South Florida. The project is expanding the platform, originally developed for Latino MSM, to people who order at-home HIV self-test kits in South Florida. Through co-design workshops, the study will develop and evaluate strategies to connect kit users with relevant services through JUNTOS. Working with the PI and project team, the Research Coordinator contributes to study start-up, recruitment and retention, community engagement, data collection and management, coordination, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. The position also supports protocol and regulatory compliance, community and participant relationships, research quality assurance, and the preparation of research materials and findings. The coordinator is expected to communicate in English and Spanish, manage multiple activities, and develop job-related knowledge through training and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, health studies, health communication, psychology, prevention science, education, or another relevant field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with project management or coordination.
Experience conducting or assisting with research projects.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledgeable about HIV.
Training in research design and analysis and/or program evaluation.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex qualitative or quantitative data.
Ability to manage confidential information and oversee complex projects.
Basic skills using SPSS or a comparable statistical program.
Basic skills in qualitative data analysis.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and methodical approach.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and a collaborative management style.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail; flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to develop study materials independently while remaining open to feedback and modifications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as public health, global health, health studies, health administration, health communication, psychology, prevention science, or education.
Experience and/or knowledge of implementation science research in any content area.

Responsibilities

Research, collect, analyze, and synthesize data; maintain databases and research files.
Conduct quality assurance checks and report on the status of research activities.
Organize and coordinate community working group meetings for protocol activities.
Serve as a point of contact for community partners and participants.
Review study progress, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions.
Prepare and update study research procedure protocols.
Contribute to publications and presentations of significant results; write and edit related materials.
Identify and report protocol deviations and help resolve them.
Ensure research is conducted according to good research practice, approved IRB protocols, University policies, and study procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of methods and techniques related to the research field.
Support study start-up and regulatory activities, including preparing study materials, developing and maintaining SOPs, preparing IRB submissions, and processing approved protocol modifications.
Recruit, screen, enroll, and consent participants; document study activities and data in REDCap.
Lead participant recruitment and retention, including developing recruitment materials, supporting outreach, conducting follow-up, and maintaining engagement.
Assist with or lead data collection, including co-design workshops, focus groups, exit interviews, implementation service mapping, and other research activities.
Manage and maintain REDCap study databases, including data entry, quality assurance, database maintenance, and data management.
Coordinate meetings with research team members, collaborators, community partners, and stakeholders; prepare agendas and materials and conduct follow-up.
Support maintenance of the project website by collecting organizational information and coordinating updates with the technology team.
Conduct literature reviews and assist with qualitative analysis, data integration, interpretation, and evidence synthesis under PI or designee direction.
Assist with NIH progress reports, University sponsored award reports, and other project reporting.
Collaborate on dissemination through presentations, conference abstracts, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
Communicate in English and Spanish to support participant engagement, stakeholder collaboration, data collection, and project implementation.
Participate in regular supervisor and research team meetings and complete other project-related duties as assigned.
Advance job-related knowledge and skills through continuing education, training, professional development, and research activities.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.