Research project coordinator job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the Rutgers' National Institute for Early Education Research ( NIEER ). The Project Coordinator II will coordinate various aspects of preschool education research and evaluation projects at the National Institute for Early Education Research ( NIEER ).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Plans for and coordinates the data collection effort in association with 2-3 research and evaluation projects. Prepares and delivers trainings for data collection efforts. Maintains project documentation in association with early education research projects. Supports other research projects or tasks as needed.



Minimum Education and Experience



BA degree in early childhood education or a social science (psychology, anthropology, sociology, human development, education) or an equivalent combination of
education and/or experience. Two years of experience in research, coordination or early childhood settings.



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Experience with early childhood research and early childhood assessment measures. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, capacity for independent work, and successful experiences working with early childhood education providers. Experience in two or more of the following also required: e.g. CLASS , APEEC , CASEBA , ECERS -3.



Overview


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state's most comprehensive intellectual resource-the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region's most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.

The Knowledge Translation Project Coordinator plans, coordinates and implements knowledge translation activities across multiple projects within the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR). The Knowledge Translation Project Coordinator develops knowledge translation deliverables in accordance to objectives, schedules and budgets and proactively recommends strategies and implementation processes to obtain maximum productivity while meeting all project needs.

The KT Project Coordinator works with supervisor (Principal Investigator, Research Manager, or Project Manager) to run the day-to-day operations of dissemination, utilization, and training activities within CROR. This includes developing deliverables to promote awareness of CROR findings, relationship building and management with various knowledge translation partners, as well as producing project reports and contributing to manuscripts and other dissemination products.

The KT Project Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The KT Project Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Principal Responsibilities

In collaboration with CROR directors and managers, develop and determine knowledge translation strategic priorities and monitor status of knowledge translation projects and events on an ongoing basis. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirement. Foster and maintain relationships with various disability and knowledge translation partners. Disseminate CROR's knowledge translation deliverables, with support from research project teams and partners. Assist with scheduling and producing webinars, podcasts and workshops per project deliverables. Support development and dissemination of CROR newsletters. Curate social media posts and campaigns to reflect the CROR brand and projects. Monitor social media statistics and provide data as needed. Developing plain language and easy-read materials (infographics, research summaries, briefs) to promote CROR research findings. Provide guidance on accessibility of knowledge translation deliverables. Prepare recurring and special reports. Assist tracking and reporting of all knowledge translation activities and key metrics, and performance improvement evaluation. Ensure KT Standard Operating Procedure documents are complete and current. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab



Reporting Relationships


Reports directly to the appropriate Principal Investigator or Project Manager.


Working Conditions


Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

POSITION SUMMARY:This position will oversee the coordination and management of clinical research trials from start up through completion within the Heart & Vascular Institute. Accountable for implementing objectives and goals for each clinical trial and working directly with staff to assure the timelines are met. The role will coordinate/manage, analyze, and provide accurate and relevant data for administrators to track and make informed decisions for the conduction of enrolling research studies. Supports the research team in coordinating/managing start-up activities, facilitating progress across team members throughout the study, and providing tools, metrics, and analytics that foster all research activities. Works directly with Administrators, clinical trial sponsors, physicians, clinical research specialists, research regulatory and business, and other staff across all departments. Responsible for maintaining the Clinical Trial Management software system.
Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree

-One year of experience in research, management, administrative, or related experience

-Six months experience with a Clinical Trial Management Software System

-Six months of experience in IT related projects and/or responsibilities

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Research Project Coordinator

Notes to Applicant

This position will provide day to day oversight of a 5-year NIH funded project focused on using Community Engaged Research principles to implement and assess amputation prevention interventions in rural West Virginia.

Oversight of the project entails organization of multiple components and partners involved with the project. This position serves as a resource contact and independently uses professional concepts and techniques, as well as organizational policies to solve a wide range of moderate to complex problems in imaginative and practical ways. Depth skills, knowledge, and interpretive abilities, as well as some creativity, are required to successfully perform duties. Work effort often addresses non-routine matters within established protocol, guidelines, and/or policies. Work effort has significant impact on client services and operations, producing moderate to major organizational, legal and financial results and/or liabilities. Position duties may require oversight of projects or programs, including coordination of work by others providing support of basic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities are functional in nature, and performed under limited supervision. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the overall day-to-day coordination of the project. Establishes and maintains contact with institutional, community representatives, and partnering organizations on planning and implementing project activities in remaining sites in WV, including travel to community sites. Assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of methods and procedures of the intervention as well as data collection. Conducts literature and library searches. Assists in collecting data, including individual and organizational surveys, and process evaluation for research and evaluation activities. Assists with data entry and management. Creates and maintains database for research and evaluation data Maintains agendas and minutes of project meetings and activities, and meets with investigators and partners to plan upcoming project activities. Monitors progress on completing project work plan activities. Monitors project time lines and task completion and reports status of project activities to investigators and partners. Develops and tracks performance indicators related to goals and objectives in work plans, and ensures that evaluation strategy conforms to funding planning and reporting needs. Coordinates dissemination of data collection tools (consents, surveys), and data entry.Assures project protocol is maintained. Coordinates the preparation and dissemination of evaluation reports, publications, and recommendations that are useful, timely, and easy to understand for a wide range of audiences.



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