Research Coordinator

Job Overview:

The Research Coordinator provides administrative support to the Director of Research and Research Associate. The Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting with administrative efforts associated with project management, research and development, and grants management.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, anticipate needs, and be proactive
• Ability to prioritize among tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and training, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Commitment to the mission of the Institute for Prevention and Recovery

Preferred:

• Bachelor s Degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Assists Assistant Director of Research, Development, and Project Management and Senior Project Manager in carrying out administrative and program-related duties
• Researches and identifies funding opportunities
• Works with Institutional Review Boards IRBs to approve human subjects research conducted by IFPR
• Prepares and submits manuscripts, presentations, and scientific posters
• Prepares documentation for projects and grants as needed
• Ensures all documentation is delivered by specified deadlines
• Creates documents and reports to fulfill project needs
• Acts as a liaison for interdepartmental communication
• Relays internal emails to staff relevant to current or future projects
• Corresponds with upper management regarding the goals and objectives of programs
• Carries out administrative tasks as required to facilitate an efficient working environment
• Performing other duties as assigned

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer