Research Program Coordinator

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Research Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Shared Research Program Coordinator will coordinate research projects for several interconnected research teams within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. This program coordinator will work directly with study team members, collaborators, stakeholders and all research participants, to ensure that all study objectives are met. The position requires excellent administrative, organizational, written communication and interpersonal skills, cultural humility, as well as exceptional independence in planning, organizing, and implementation. This position is expected to serve as a coordinator for several diverse teams in DFMCH, including:

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This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Terminal 12 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects

• Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Key Job Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims

Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)

Serves as a key resource for IRB communications and assistance with Human Subjects

Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures

Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives

Interacts with study participants and community engaged stakeholders, facilitates key interactions

Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Research Core Group

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) at the University of Wisconsin is a leading clinical department within the School of Medicine and Public Health. DFMCH is dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. Our 18 clinics provide primary care to more than 170,000 patients, yielding over 375,000 patient visits annually. Each year, we train more than 160 residents (at sponsored and academic partner sites) and 300 medical students. Learn more: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/.  

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $67,500 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

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Required Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating complex research projects. Preference will be given to experience in community engaged research and outreach within public/community health and/or mental health.

• Experience collaborating with study team members, collaborators, community stakeholders and research participants including Spanish-preferring populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of REDCap, OnCore, and other systems related to human subject data management

• Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) considerations. Contact with efforts involving other regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA) also desirable.

• Experience with grant funding and budgets

• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a professional level

• Experience with clinical trials

• Experience in reproductive health

Education:

Bachelors Degree preferred

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Contact Information:

Karl Wichman, [email protected], 608-263-4532

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