Research Program Coordinator

Research Program CoordinatorDepartment:ASPH Exercise Science

Part/Full Time:Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:About UofSC

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Advertised Job Summary

The Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative seeks a Research Program Coordinator to support funded public health research projects. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day research activities, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, regulatory compliance, and communication with community partners and funding agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate research project operations and timelines.
• Develop and implement participant recruitment and retention strategies.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and related compliance documents.
• Train and support research staff on study protocols and procedures.
• Manage project records, data collection activities, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful public health research in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support project activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in the use of computers and the Internet.
• A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Experience or interest in sleep in children or youth.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with parents, community partner personnel, children, and the community at large.