Research Coordinator, Population Health

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Position Summary:

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Coordinator Population Health in Boca Raton FL.

The Research Coordinator supports the Department of Population Healths community-engaged research portfolio by collaborating with faculty and communities to support the entire scientific process of proposal creation protocol development project implementation analysis and dissemination of results. This role collaborates with faculty students/trainees and external partners to advance population health initiatives implement day-to-day research operations and support grant- and project-funded community programs.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Coordinate community-engaged and applied research projects from initiation through closeout including timelines deliverables and partner communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations clinics schools public agenciesand other stakeholders to support research participation and program implementation.
• Support the development of partnership documents (e.g. MOUs letters of support scopes ofwork) and track partner commitments and deliverables.
• Assist faculty with proposal development by contributing to project narratives workplansbudgets/justifications (as applicable) and required attachments related to communityengagement.
• Coordinate IRB submissions and amendments consent materials and study documentation;ensure adherence to human subjects protections and institutional requirements.
• Develop and manage study tools and workflows (e.g. recruitment plans participant trackingfield protocols interview/focus group guides survey distribution plans).
• Conduct or support data collection and field activities (qualitative and/or quantitative) includingcommunity events interviews focus groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Support data organization and basic analysis activities appropriate to training (e.g. data cleaningsupport qualitative coding assistance descriptive summaries) in collaboration with faculty andbiostatistical staff.
• Prepare project reports dashboards and summaries for internal leadership and externalpartners; support dissemination activities (community briefs presentations manuscripts).
• Coordinate meetings agendas minutes and action tracking for research teams and communityadvisory groups.
• Support onboarding and coordination of students/trainees on projects (as assigned) includingtask supervision and training on project protocols.
• Maintain accurate project records and support post-award project management activitiesincluding sponsor progress reporting documentation record retention and coordination withadministrative teams.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employeesPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in public health health sciences social/behavioral sciences health services research epidemiology or a related field.

Demonstrated experience supporting research projects and/or community-based initiatives (academic healthcare government or nonprofit setting).

Strong project management skills including coordinating multiple priorities meeting deadlines and documenting progress.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with various community stakeholders.

Working knowledge of research ethics and human subjects protections; experience supporting IRB processes is strongly preferred.

Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Teams/Zoom shared file systems).

Preferred Competencies:
Contributed to peer-reviewed scientific papers

Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) implementation science program evaluation or community initiatives.

Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities; bilingual.
(English/Spanish proficiency preferred.)

Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.

Familiarity with relevant biological or other laboratory-based research activities

Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture platforms; comfort working with basic datasets and reporting outputs.

Salary:

$50000$60000 Annually.

College or Department:

COM: Mejia Lab

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.