Research Coordinator III

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration

Department: 36020000 - PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY

Classification Title:

Research Coordinator III

Job Description:The Research Coordinator III (RC III) is responsible to the Director of HealthStreet (Dr. Linda B. Cottler) and Deputy Director (Dr. Catherine Striley) and is the supervisor of all HealthStreet operations. The RC III oversees the management of an internationally recognized community engagement research program. HealthStreet links community residents with medical and social services, and opportunities to participate in research. The HealthStreet model is also engaged with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of UF. The RC III works closely with all staff of HealthStreet who are currently employed by the Department of Epidemiology, located in the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine (COM). The RC III oversees functions and ensures metrics are followed, develops new relationships with investigators for studies, aids in the development of new initiatives, keeps the cohort identification database up to date and makes presentations on our behalf. This position is the face of the organization.

The Research Coordinator III (RCIII) will oversee all functions at HealthStreet, including promoting community engaged research at the University of Florida. They will also work with our FSU partners. The RC III will develop structured, ongoing communication strategies to assure community engagement, and to ensure HealthStreet manuals are up to date and protocol fidelity is kept. This effort requires managing, training, and supervising staff, Community Health Workers (CHWs), student interns, and volunteers, keeping schedules and documenting all activities. All grant staff funded to HealthStreet will be under the supervision of the RCIII.

The RC III will engage community partners to further the mission of HealthStreet. HealthStreet engages with the community to reduce disparities in access to service and research to improve health and well-being.

The RC III will facilitate meetings with the Community Advisory Board and Recruitment Center of the CTSI to continue HealthStreet as a functioning, state of the art community engagement program at UF, working with the protocol established by the Director and Deputy Director of HealthStreet.

The RC III will assist in grant writing related to HealthStreet aims and goals. They will participate on national and local conference calls as necessary.

The RC III will review the completeness and accuracy of all presentations given by the Director and Deputy Director for meetings with investigators locally and nationally and work with our data analyst to create an archival database of these presentations.

The RC III will work with the Cottler Lab Operations Manager to be sure that the studies have been invoiced monthly for the work performed.

The RC III will work with the Data Management Analyst II to keep track of analyses of data for publications, and will review presentations, using PowerPoint software, for meetings with investigators, locally and nationally.

The RC III will help seek donors and foundation resources for HealthStreet.

Expected Salary:

$62,000 - $80,000 annually; commensurate with education, experience and skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Equivalent of an MPH with at least two years of relevant experience.

Knowledge of and good rapport with the Gainesville community.

Ability to manage people and keep staff motivated.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Bilingual applicant preferred.

Ability to work independently, coupled with the knowledge of when to seek advice.

Honest, trustworthy, able to think strategically as demonstrated in interview.

Able to manage day-to-day activities while juggling other responsibilities.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to write. Grant experience preferred.

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Monday-Friday during HealthStreet hours. Coordinator will supervise as needed on weekends when HealthStreet functions are happening.

This position is exempt; overtime is expected to meet the demands of the position.

This is a time-limited position.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veterans’ status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System ate 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted according to Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 07 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time