Research Project Coordinator

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Primary Location:

The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK

Bargaining Unit:

No

The Department of Psychology at the City College of New York (CCNY) seeks a part-time Research Project Coordinator (to support a newly funded NIH study examining social, psychological, and neighborhood-level factors associated with cigarette smoking and smoking cessation) under the supervision of Drs. Adriana Espinosa and Lesia Ruglass.  This is a 1-year, part-time (19 hours per week) position with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. Remote or hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study operations and manage and oversee project timelines

• Serve as one of the primary liaisons between key personnel at participating institutions (CCNY, MSKCC, Roswell, and UT Austin) and the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

• Assist with managing study databases and research documentation

• Conduct participant screening, scheduling, and follow-up activities

• Support IRB compliance and NIH reporting requirements

• Assist with administrative processes associated with the development of presentations, manuscripts, and dissemination activities

• Other administrative tasks as required

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MPH, MA, MS, MPA, MSW, or related field)

• At least one year of experience coordinating federally funded research or comparable research projects

• Experience coordinating human subjects research

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating activities across fast-paced, multi-institutional research environments

• Knowledge of administrative, regulatory, and financial processes required to support federally funded research projects

Experience with:

• IRB submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews

• Study tracking and regulatory documentation

• NIH reporting requirements

Pay Range:

Minimum - Maximum: $30.00 per hour

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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