Research Program Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Program Coordinator at the Center for LGBT Health Research within the University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health is responsible for providing essential support across the Center's research activities. This role combines program management, resource development, and administrative oversight to enhance the Center's impact. The Program Coordinator ensures that research activities align with institutional goals and policies, playing a crucial role in advancing the Center's mission by ensuring smooth operations and meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in program management, research coordination, or administrative support, ideally within an academic or nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated experience in resource development, donor relations, or grant management to support program sustainability.
• Experience supporting and guiding staff in completing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong familiarity with institutional policies, compliance requirements, or quality control standards within research environments.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial oversight, with experience managing and monitoring multiple budgets to ensure alignment with funding and program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or improve business processes to enhance administrative efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic or nonprofit settings.
• Familiarity with research environments and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure effective research project completion.
• Oversee complex and concurrent projects and supervise the team.
• Coordinate research operations, answer inquiries, and prepare research reports and materials.
• Design and implement an organizational system, quality control procedures, and systems for maximum utilization of project resources.
• Implement communications plans, obtain applicable regulatory approvals, and ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule large meetings, events, and logistics for speakers and collaborators; support the administrative aspects of meetings with school and university leadership.
• Organize both in-person and virtual community meetings and engagement events.
• Manage Center programs and special projects, including pilot studies and training programs aimed at boosting research activity; collaborate with faculty and community partners to promote Center initiatives.
• Assist Center faculty with research administration, coordinating with grants administrators to fulfill project needs; oversee budgets for core faculty projects in collaboration with university grants management teams.
• Collaborate with Center leadership to develop effective business processes and protocols for administrative efficiency.
• Partner with Pitt and SPH communications teams to develop and maintain the Center's online presence; launch a monthly newsletter and design a comprehensive communications plan for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Full-time regular position with a structured work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree