What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator II (Research Coordinator) position at Harvard University?
Job Summary
The Research Coordinator will support a research program in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing tasks related to the day-to-day operation of NIH-funded research projects as well as projects funded by private foundations, public health agencies, Harvard University, and other sources. In addition to the day-to-day research coordinating responsibilities, she/he/they will serve as the primary liaison with community based partners, e.g., Community Health Centers and Departments of Public Health, as well as with other relevant department and university staff.
Position Description
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension.
- Assist with obtaining the data and execute any necessary data agreements
- Ensure all human subjects IRB documentation is complete and up-to-date
- Assist with coordinating the work of the Data Analyst and Graduate Research Assistant
- Develop the study website and keep it up to date, including assisting the Data Analyst with uploading data to the Harvard Dataverse Repository in compliance with our Data Management Plan
- Assist with conducting literature reviews to inform study implementation and manuscript preparation
- Monitor overall study progress and assist with preparing the annual and final progress reports
- Schedule and attend all research team meetings
- Assist with preparing the study’s scientific manuscripts and resource materials for the study website
- Draft Edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases
- Make periodic reports of project status to supervisor and the larger research teams
- Support smooth day-to-day flow of communications and targeted outreach for program activities with internal team members as well as external partners and collaborators
- Exercise decision-making and use independent judgement to determine how best to resolve logistical, technical, and conceptual challenges that arise in the course of carrying out project objectives, consider the impacts of relevant actions, and when warranted, make recommendations for action
- Perform other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension.
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
- Master's Degree, MPH
- 3 Years Experience as Research Coordinator/Manager
- MS Office, WordPress; Digital content creation and editing; statistical software (e.g., R, Stata); survey/data software
- (e.g., Redcap, Qualtrics); citation management software (e.g., Endnote, Zotero); data visualization (e.g., Tableau) basic GIS
- Attention to detai
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Aptitude for managing competing deadlines and priorities
- Aptitude for fostering creative engagement of team members to accomplish team objectives
Additional Information
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
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- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
General Administration
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
403040 Coordinator II
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
055
Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $5,250
