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Working under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, we are seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will provide overall coordination of two NIH-funded studies focusing on survivors of violence including implementation of the intervention protocol, developing and managing data collection, recruiting participants and supervising staff. The candidate will assist with monitoring reports for the NIH. The candidate will also lead community-based recruitment of human subjects and manages data collection processes.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to meet targets for recruitment and retention.
• Identify and recruit participants and if needed assist in completing the survey.
• Disseminate study information, conduct outreach and participate in recruitment events
• For participants in outside states and regions, develop strategies for online screening and data collection.
• Implement overall research protocol
• Explain study objectives, risks, and benefits with potential participants to recruit participants.
• Assist with hiring and training of other research team members.
• Oversees field operations.
• Assist in refining research designs, data collection methods and strategies for data management.
• Participates in developing interim reports for principal investigator, funding agency, and institutional review board to ensure that the project is moving toward timely completion
• Consult with the Principal investigator on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns
• Develop training materials; coordinate training delivery; assure training and compliance of staff over life of project
• Monitor study progress and develop reports on study progress
• Maintain study-related records
• Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols with all relevant institutional policies
• Report irregularities or adverse events to appropriate study personnel.
• Makes referrals to support resources per study protocol.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience working with at-risk individuals and/or survivors of violence and trauma is desired.
• Candidate must have personal vehicle.
• Position requires strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities.
• Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks within deadline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health and a bilingual candidate is preferred.
• Two years of experience in research or clinical setting.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY ($45,825 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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