Research Coordinator - TUCollaborative

Grade: T25
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The Research Coordinator provides coordination of research and knowledge translation activities for the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion. 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 center such as the purchasing card process, petty cash payments, and gift cards. They will also assist with organizing and monitoring training and technical assistance activities of the Center. Perform other duties as assigned, including some possible involvement with data collection efforts on specific research and knowledge translation projects.

Essential functions:
*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 center 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 various levels of leadership including the Center Director 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;

*Assist with organizing and monitoring training and technical assistance activities of the Center.

Performs other duties as assigned.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself. We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.
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Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree and at least three years of full-time research experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Required Skills & 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.

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

This position requires a background check.
This is a grant-funded position.

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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