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Project Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$49,677 - $52,960

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 22, 2025

Project Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Time Limited - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date	06/30/2027
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	006074
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN10
Classification Title	Social Research Assistant - Advanced
Working Title	Project Coordinator
Salary Range	$49,677 - $52,960
Anticipate Hiring Range	$49,677 - $52,960
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Health & Human Svc (Col)
Work Unit	Epidemiology and Comm Health
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position	This position serves as the Carolina's RESPOND Research Study Project Coordinator - with responsibility for the daily management and oversight of the RESPOND research study in Charlotte - ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines across the RESPOND team and collaborators. Leads participant recruitment efforts. Assists in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Four-year degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary to perform the work. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university in an area related to social science, including coursework in statistics, research methodology, computer science, and/or other coursework directly related to the work to be performed, and one year of statistical or related experience involving reports and data compilation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Duties	Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of research experience required in a health-related field such as public health, anthropology, sociology, psychology, social work, or statistics. Strong initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team Demonstrates teamwork and professionalism in working with research participants, study team members, and community partners to effectively collaborate Ability to provide directions to research staff, team members, and students Strong organizational, project, and time management skills Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions and diverse job tasks Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and verbal communication skills Proficiency in research databases and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ability to write and submit protocols (IRB, HIPAA, good clinical practice)
Other Work Responsibilities	This is a time-limited grant-funded position on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. The Project Coordinator will be a University of North Carolina at Charlotte employee, collaborating with partners across North and South Carolina.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	MPH degree or Master's in a health-related field, such as anthropology, sociology, social work, or psychology Two or more years of experience in project management, research and evaluation, and/or health interventions. Prior research experience in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ+ health, health services, or implementation science Prior experience with intervention design, development, and evaluation A working understanding of HIV epidemiology and health communications. Quantitative data experience (collecting and analyzing survey data) and experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, or STATA) Experience conducting qualitative research or community-based research (key informant interviews and focus groups; and analysis and reporting using NVivo or ATLAS.ti) Experience working in or with local or state public health departments and health organizations Strong applicants will also have experience with NIH-funded intervention studies in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ+ health, health services, or implementation science.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	CHHS
Posting date	04/18/2025
Closing date	05/01/2025
Proposed Hire Date	05/15/2025
Contact Information	Meagan Zarwell, PhD mzarwell@charlotte.edu
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

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Do you have two or more years of experience in project management, research and evaluation, and/or health interventions? Make sure any experience indicated is listed on your application.
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Do you have experience with NIH-funded intervention studies in HIV/STIs, LGBTQ+ health, health services, or implementation science? Please explain your experience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Research Interest Statement