Research Coordinator-TU Collaborative presso Temple University

Temple University's College of Public Health is searching for a Research Coordinator!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
A hybrid work schedule (remove this sentence if position is not hybrid) 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
Paid time off 
11 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $52,000 to $56,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

*Grant funded position

Position Summary: 
The Research Coordinator provides coordination of research and knowledge translation activities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project “Being Needed: Building Social Connections that Matter to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness.” This includes overseeing IRB activities, such as managing timelines and communications for deadlines for IRBs (e.g., Temple University and City of Philadelphia IRBs). They will also manage the hiring processes including collecting applications, completing screenings for interviews, and coordinating with search committee to make hiring decisions. They will provide training and serve as the administrative supervisor (e.g., daily check-ins, support around research projects and Temple procedures, annual review) and offer support and guidance to research assistants. Supervision involves partnering with faculty who provide the direct supervision on research and knowledge translation activities. They will also oversee key activities of the project such as the purchasing card process, petty cash payments, and gift cards. Perform other duties as assigned, including some possible involvement with data collection efforts on research and knowledge translation projects.

Required Education and Experience: 
Bachelors degree and at least two years of full-time research experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: 
*A moderate level of leadership experience in research is preferred, including coordination of IRB activities and project leadership. 
*Research experience with individuals with mental illnesses is also preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office software programs.
*Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary research team and to provide support to various levels of leadership.
*Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
*Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse stakeholder population to include community partners, clients and staff.
*Strong organizational and time management skills.
*Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, and adherence to project deadlines.
*Excellent written and oral communication skills.
*Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
*Demonstrated ability to conduct research fact finding searches, including internet and scholarly literature searches
*Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.

Essential duties: 
*Oversee IRB activities including managing timelines and communications for deadlines for both Temple University and City of Philadelphia IRB; Support IRB submissions; 
*Oversees hiring processes including collecting applications, completing screenings for interviews, and coordinating with search committee to make hiring decisions. 
*Provide training and administrative supervision to research assistants. 
*Oversee key activities of the project including the purchasing card process, gift cards, and petty cash payments through the Imprest account for reconciliations, and track participant reimbursement and other study related expenditures. 
*Facilitate and maintain positive relationships with research and community based collaborators; 
*Provide general organizational support and efforts related to maintaining an efficient, productive, and positive work environment; 
*Independently handles assignments or small projects related to Center operations and activities; 
*Prioritize workflow of tasks within established guidelines, subject to supervision of progress results; 
*Provide administrative support to levels of leadership including the Principal Investigator and collaborating faculty members in a multidisciplinary research team; 
*Perform recruitment, enrollment, data collection, data editing and data entry activities; 
*Identify best practices for subject recruitment and retention. 
*Performs other duties as assigned

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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