What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
Position Information
General Information
Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date 06/30/2027 Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 006074 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN10 Classification Title Social Research Assistant - Advanced Working Title Project Coordinator Salary Range $49,677 - $52,960 Anticipate Hiring Range $49,677 - $52,960 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Health & Human Svc (Col) Work Unit Epidemiology and Comm Health Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as the Carolina’s RESPOND Research Study Project Coordinator – with responsibility for the daily management and oversight of the RESPOND research study in Charlotte – ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines across the RESPOND team and collaborators. Leads participant recruitment efforts. Assists in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Four-year degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary to perform the work.
University Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university in an area related to social science, including coursework in statistics, research methodology, computer science, and/or other coursework directly related to the work to be performed, and one year of statistical or related experience involving reports and data compilation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
General Information
Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date 06/30/2027 Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 006074 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN10 Classification Title Social Research Assistant - Advanced Working Title Project Coordinator Salary Range $49,677 - $52,960 Anticipate Hiring Range $49,677 - $52,960 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Health & Human Svc (Col) Work Unit Epidemiology and Comm Health Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as the Carolina’s RESPOND Research Study Project Coordinator – with responsibility for the daily management and oversight of the RESPOND research study in Charlotte – ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines across the RESPOND team and collaborators. Leads participant recruitment efforts. Assists in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Four-year degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary to perform the work.
University Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university in an area related to social science, including coursework in statistics, research methodology, computer science, and/or other coursework directly related to the work to be performed, and one year of statistical or related experience involving reports and data compilation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Duties
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of research experience required in a health-related field such as public health, anthropology, sociology, psychology, social work, or statistics.
- Strong initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Demonstrates teamwork and professionalism in working with research participants, study team members, and community partners to effectively collaborate
- Ability to provide directions to research staff, team members, and students
- Strong organizational, project, and time management skills
- Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions and diverse job tasks
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in research databases and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ability to write and submit protocols (IRB, HIPAA, good clinical practice)
- This is a time-limited grant-funded position on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant.
- The Project Coordinator will be a University of North Carolina at Charlotte employee, collaborating with partners across North and South Carolina.
- MPH degree or Master’s in a health-related field, such as anthropology, sociology, social work, or psychology
- Two or more years of experience in project management, research and evaluation, and/or health interventions.
- Prior research experience in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ health, health services, or implementation science
- Prior experience with intervention design, development, and evaluation
- A working understanding of HIV epidemiology and health communications.
- Quantitative data experience (collecting and analyzing survey data) and experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, or STATA)
- Experience conducting qualitative research or community-based research (key informant interviews and focus groups; and analysis and reporting using NVivo or ATLAS.ti)
- Experience working in or with local or state public health departments and health organizations
- Strong applicants will also have experience with NIH-funded intervention studies in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ health, health services, or implementation science.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have two or more years of experience in project management, research and evaluation, and/or health interventions? Make sure any experience indicated is listed on your application.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with NIH-funded intervention studies in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ health, health services, or implementation science? Please explain your experience. (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Research Interest Statement
Salary : $49,677 - $52,960
