$53K - 91K a year
Coordinate and lead research projects by managing scope, timelines, resources, communication, and reporting to ensure successful completion.
Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of project management experience in academic research, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Research Resources Projects Coordinator to join the Office of Research Affairs in the School of Public Health. Reporting directly to the Director Networks Research Resources, this position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of special projects and key phases of larger initiatives from initial planning to final execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of organizational skills, project management expertise, and the ability to exercise considerable judgment and initiative. This role is crucial in facilitating communication and collaboration between faculty, research staff, and university partners to ensure the timely and successful completion of research projects. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provide project leadership in collaboration with internal stakeholders and research partners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for timely submissions. Develop work plans, create project estimates, and establish realistic timelines and milestones with research staff. Identify necessary resources for successful project execution. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans. Effectively communicate project expectations and status updates to ORA leadership, SPH team members, partners, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Develop and deliver detailed progress reports, proposal plans, submission requirements documentation, and presentations. Conduct post-project assessments and evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for future improvement. Provide direct support to the Center Director and leadership team, performing a variety of duties as assigned to meet the daily needs of the center. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences or natural sciences. Three years of post-graduate experience in project management in academic research environment. Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience in research coordination, preferably within a scientific academic or research setting. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master's degree Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Grant Coordination, Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Project Presentations, Relationship Building, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Working Independently, Written Communication Grade G11 Salary Range $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. 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This job posting was last updated on 9/8/2025