Research Program Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Shared Research Program Coordinator will coordinate research projects for several interconnected research teams within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. This program coordinator will work directly with study team members, collaborators, stakeholders, and all research participants to ensure that all study objectives are met. The position requires excellent administrative, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills, cultural humility, as well as exceptional independence in planning, organizing, and implementation. This position is expected to serve as a coordinator for several diverse teams in DFMCH. This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. This is a terminal 12-month appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Requirements

Experience coordinating complex research projects.
Experience collaborating with study team members, collaborators, community stakeholders and research participants including Spanish-preferring populations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects
Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to experience in community engaged research and outreach within public/community health and/or mental health.
Knowledge of REDCap, OnCore, and other systems related to human subject data management
Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) considerations.
Contact with efforts involving other regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA) also desirable.
Experience with grant funding and budgets
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a professional level
Experience with clinical trials
Experience in reproductive health

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
Serves as a key resource for IRB communications and assistance with Human Subjects
Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
Interacts with study participants and community engaged stakeholders, facilitates key interactions
Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information