Research Coordinator I - College of Public Health and Social Work

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

This position will be coordinating the ongoing NIH-funded projects: the Women-Centered Opioid Recovery Project and Freedom to Reach Emotional Empowerment (FREE).
Coordinates the research activities and operations of the projects and maintaining communication with team members, investigators, and consultants. Assists in implementing protocols, data collection, analysis, and drafting manuscripts. Maintains documentation for progress reports and completing all necessary training to adhere to standard operating procedures, with a commitment to collaborative teamwork and the execution of additional duties as needed.

• Coordinates and performs qualitative data analysis of in-depth interview and focus group transcripts
• Coordinates qualitative data management including editing transcripts and file management in qualitative analysis software
• Coordination and scheduling of qualitative data collection activities, including focus groups and in-depth interviews (virtual or in-person)
• Coordinates the preparation of data collection tools, including in-depth interview guides, focus group facilitation guides, and surveys
• Coordinates literature reviews as needed
• Assists with drafting manuscripts/abstracts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Coordinates preparation of study recruitment materials
• Manages and administers research incentives for study participants
• Coordinates the compilation and distribution of reports related to research progress and findings for study participants, stakeholders, and funders
• Assists with survey design, administration, and data management using REDCap
• Coordinates a community advisory board, including scheduling meetings and processing payments for participation
• Contributes to adaptation and refinement of Health intervention and assessment materials
• Provides updates on study progress and challenges during regular study meetings
• Works closely with PI and research team members to ensure timely communication and collaboration
• Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

• Education in public health, social work, or related field
• Experience working with research or programs related to Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Professional business and technical writing skills.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days notice

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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