Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, Some evening and weekend availability is preferred.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 10/31/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/12/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Res Coord-Non-Clinical II FLSA Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator will play a central role in organizing and managing all aspects of a large-scale, federally funded longitudinal research study in collaboration at The University of North Carolina. The project will examine how adolescents' stressors during school transitions relate to parents' cardiovascular health. This position requires strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, as well as comfort working with both parents and adolescents.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong organizational, communication, and management skills.
• Problem-solving, solution focused, team-player.
• Prior experience coordinating research projects or supervising students/staff preferred.
• Comfort and professionalism when interacting with adolescents and families.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The Principal Investigator will provide training on all study protocols, data collection procedures, and regulatory requirements. Prior experience in human subjects research is helpful but not required. The most important attributes are strong organizational and interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to manage and mentor a team effectively. Some evening and weekend availability is preferred.
Physical Demands

• Able to lift/carry 20lb
• Driving as needed to perform job-related tasks

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Supervise research support staff (e.g., research assistants, phlebotomists)

• Develop and maintain participant information data systems, send research correspondence to participants, schedule research visits, prepare for and conduct visits.
• Assist in hiring and training research support staff. Maintain research assistant schedules and facilitate regular check-in's regarding progress on all activities.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Manage activities related to participant recruitment and retention

• Work with research assistants to recruit participants (e.g., attend community events, partner with liaisons) to track and achieve recruitment targets.
• Supervise team to retain participants across 18-month study window; strategize with the study investigators as needed to encourage participant completion of all study activities and address any challenges.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Provide weekly summaries to PI regarding project status

• Using excel spreadsheets and other project management tools, develop timelines, prepare project progress summaries, and troubleshoot barriers to meeting project goals and deadlines.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Submit IRB materials and maintain IRB approval throughout life of the project

• Prepare and update implementation protocols and prepare IRB modifications in advance of protocol adjustments. Communicate with IRB staff related to updated guidance, clarifications.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct data quality checks and/or supervise staff review of data

• Review survey data after it is uploaded in accordance with agreed upon quality standards. Export and review data at regular intervals

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Katherine Ehrlich Recruitment Contact Email kehrlich@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents