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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assists in managing administrative activities associated with research projects including training and supervision of personnel, grant and budget preparation, data management and statistical analysis and adherence to applicable regulations.

+ Assists in preparing budgets, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.

+ Manages databases including data collection, coding, analysis and storage.

+ Assists in developing and submitting grant proposals; monitors grant expenditures and advises principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.

+ Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.

+ Oversees the preparation of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.

+ Ensures project is administered according to research protocol.

+ May assist in recruiting and interviewing patients/subjects, developing and conducting tests and surveys, gathering or abstracting data or making presentations.

+ May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.

+ May supervise staff by orienting, training and giving them ongoing performance feedback.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

We are seeking a Senior Research Coordinator to work on an NIH-funded research project with pregnant/ postpartum persons who use drugs in the state of Georgia.

This position will serve participants in rural Appalachian Georgia counties and the office will be located in Gainesville, GA. Applicants must be located near the office and/or state in the application their willingness to commute to North Georgia.

The Senior Research Coordinator will serve on multiple teams:

+ In their role on the Recruitment Team, they will take the lead on implementing recruitment protocols in their region (Appalachian North Georgia). They will screen potential participants, and consent and enroll them. They will also attend all Recruitment Team meetings, to discuss their on-the-ground perspective on recruitment barriers and facilitators, help troubleshoot problems, and plan next steps.

+ As part of the Data Collection/Retention Team, they will conduct open-ended qualitative interviews with participants, and conduct follow-up to retain all participants.

+ They will also help develop the Community Advisory Board(s) in their region and organize their quarterly meetings.

+ They will also serve on the Analysis Team, assisting with coding and attending meetings to keep abreast of ongoing analyses.

+ Field staff will serve on the Ethics Team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

+ Candidate will work in a dynamic community-based research environment.Identifies, contacts, corresponds with and interviews research study participants, either in person, in a clinical setting, at a subject's residence or by telephone/videoconferencing to obtain data for an assigned research project.

+ Collects, codes and enters study information into database and may assist in data compilation.

+ Edits completed interview questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.

+ Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.

+ Maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to one or more research studies.

+ Assists in managing administrative activities associated with research projects including training and supervision of personnel, data management, statistical analysis and adherence to applicable regulations.

+ May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.

+ Contributes to proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.

+ Serves as project liaison to other organizations or government agencies.

+ May collaborate with external organizations to achieve specific research project objectives.

+ Ensures project is administered according to research protocol.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

Additional Requirements:

+ Must be able to travel to/ from areas throughout North Georgia. Applicants must be located near the office and/or state in the application their willingness to commute to North Georgia.

+ One year of counseling experience, research experience or other relevant experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A bachelor's degree in a science discipline, business management, or related field and two years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ The ideal candidate will hold master's degree in public health, psychology, social work or a related degree with an interest in reducing harm for persons who use drugs.

+ Prior behavioral/community-based research experience, either through job experience or during undergraduate degree

+ Experience working with people who use drugs, or with pregnant/postpartum people

+ Experience working in the community and with multiple organizations

+ Excellent communication skills and accountability

+ Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate participant schedules

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Must be a team player who collaborates with others and is willing to back up others as needed.

Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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**Job Number** _145995_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _School Of Public Health_

**Department** _SPH: Behav/Soc/Health Educ Sci_

**Job Category** _Administrative and Business Support_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

**Remote Work Classification** _Hybrid Remote_

**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_