Research Coordinator

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.

The Section for Health Equity at NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Department of Population Health is looking to hire a full time Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will work primarily on a new initiative that will utilize community-partnered research approaches to support the New York City Community Engagement Research Alliance (NYCEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities project focused on increasing vaccine acceptance and uptake to reduce related disparities and promote inclusion of priority populations in COVID-19 clinical trials through research-community linkages. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for supporting recruitment efforts, overseeing data management and IRB protocols, engaging with community and academic partners, and supporting other Section work. This position is supported by a one year grant and will be contingent upon continued availability of grant funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of our research studies, study rationale, and processes.
• Research Activities - Researches/gathers and collects data from different parties and presents findings and preliminary analysis as applicable. Manages databases and becomes `resident expert' for secondary analysis of existing national and local datasets. Assists with the development of instruments and databases to support primary data collection. Researches problems, issues and concerns and responds to requests for information. Develops materials and presentations for training and educational sessions, departmental seminars, external research conferences and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Submits and maintains institutional review board approval and other required protocols as per Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Reports - Prepares and review documents independently and generates status/progress reports for ongoing and pending Projects. Plans, arranges, outlines and drafts letters, memos, agendas presentations and reports. Advanced analysis is required to present findings. Reviews, edits and obtains appropriate approvals. Responds to more complex correspondence and refers the more complex issues with recommendation to supervisor. Follows protocols as defined by granting organizations and Medical Center's policies and procedures.
• Grants - Assists in programmatic grant-related activities as applicable. Collects and organizes programmatic required paperwork for submission if required for the grant.
• Project coordination - Provides moderate to advanced coordination for Project activities to a manager/director of department that includes but not limited to: coordination of Projects while working/communicating with internal and external parties to organize and coordinate the various components needed to initiate, run and conclude Projects activities. Might evaluate and make recommendations based on analyses, observation and or feedback. Develops Projects schedules, may oversee Project purchase requisitions and invoice payments. Assists in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field.
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience, preferably in a research setting.
Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.
Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.
Ability to operate research related equipment
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Time management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems: Ability to work well under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in epidemiology, public health or related fields with at least 2 years of relevant experience;
Strong experience in program management;
Flexibility and innovation with formulating solutions in an applied setting;
Experience with community-based research and settings;
High level of curiosity and commitment to health disparities and equity research

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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