Research Program Coordinator I - HOPE Programs (Bilingual Spanish) - Global Health
About The Position
The Research Program Coordinator will support the HOPE and Growing HOPE programs, which advance reproductive, maternal, and child health through community-based doula care in New York City. The role supports research design and coordination, data collection and dissemination, outreach, partnership coordination, and community-centered program implementation. It bridges research, program implementation, and community engagement, and works with the research team to ensure high-quality study implementation in accordance with IRB and institutional standards. The position reports directly to the Senior Program Manager. This is a part-time position with the possibility of transitioning to full-time. It will continue as long as extramural funding is available. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, mission-driven candidate committed to health equity, with public health research experience and an interest in community-based participatory approaches.
Requirements
- Master's degree in public health, global health, or a relevant field with some research administration experience preferred; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in public health, global health, or a relevant field plus 3 years of progressive research experience, with some research administration experience preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in public health research coordination or study implementation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with justice-involved or housing-insecure populations.
- Strong familiarity with the Queens, New York City community context.
- Some experience in research administration.
- Commitment to health equity and interest in community-based, participatory approaches.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of community-based participatory action research, implementation science research, and cohort studies related to reproductive, maternal, and child health.
- Assist in developing study protocols, consent forms, data collection tools, and research documentation.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection, including participant recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, and follow-up.
- Conduct surveys in person and virtually, and complete chart reviews in the EPIC electronic health record.
- Support data entry, cleaning, verification, and organization using systems such as REDCap.
- Assist with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and documentation of findings using programs such as SAS and Dedoose.
- Complete and maintain IRB and regulatory applications, renewals, and compliance documentation.
- Track study progress and maintain accurate research records according to institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to reports, manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination materials.
- Coordinate day-to-day research and program activities and help ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
- Provide administrative support to the Program Manager and Principal Investigator, including maintaining organized program documentation systems.
- Maintain secure, regularly updated databases of program and research materials.
- Coordinate communication with community partners, doulas, community health workers, shelters, and healthcare stakeholders.
- Help organize and implement workshops, listening sessions, forums, and learning events for participants and partners.
- Support culturally relevant group-based sessions in trusted community spaces focused on pregnancy, postpartum care, and resource navigation.
- Prepare communication materials to keep partners informed of program updates and opportunities.
- Support dissemination of research findings in accessible, community-facing formats.
- Track program and outreach metrics, such as event participation, referrals, and partner engagement.
- Help identify gaps or areas for improvement in program processes and contribute to developing solutions.
- Document lessons learned and share insights with program leadership to enhance program effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
