Project Coordinator - Pediatric Research

SUMMARY: Reports to the Vice Chair of Research in Pediatrics. Under the general, daily guidance of the Senior Research Administrator, and according to established policies and procedures, performs administrative and academic support functions related to the daily research and scholarly needs of the Department of Pediatrics, including support of research administrative activities, research training initiatives and support of resources necessary for clinical research activities. Assumes responsibility for recurring programs or special projects. Assists with program curriculum, schedules, evaluation coordination, recruiting efforts and other program activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizing a thorough knowledge of the hospital, department and specific research ad training programs, acts as a resource person to faculty, trainees and candidates, to provide information, and to gather material. Acts to resolve matters within the scope of responsibility and authority. Provides support to the research administration office, clinical, research and training initiatives by performing a variety of tasks relative to updating databases and tracking systems, organization, preparation, distribution and record keeping of information necessary to meet recruiting, documentation, and information requirements of the research training program requirements, and assisting with daily research administrative needs related to the pre-and post-award process as well as assistance with resources for clinical research support to faculty . Assists faculty, trainees, the Senior Research Administrator and Vice Chair with support on daily activities necessary for successful research administration, research training activities including record keeping of recruitment and coordination of academic programming, special projects, assignments, events, and facilitation of clinical research support for faculty and trainees. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Mail Merge, Desktop Publishing). Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling to provide high level administrative support and coordination of clinical support resources and research training initiatives. Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills and interpersonal skill set. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: Six to twelve months’ experience on the job to become familiar with the procedures specific to the department and programs. Previous experience in academic or healthcare environment preferred. Ability to locate, research and interpret data. Organizational skills to gather, assemble and maintain data from a variety of sources. Demonstrated computer proficiency using MS Office. Excellent communication skills. Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling to compose and edit written materials. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of hospital personnel and persons outside the hospital. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Normal office environment INDEPENDENT ACTION: Functions independently within broad scope of department policies and practices. Generally refers specific problems to the Senior Research Administrator or Vice Chair where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May oversee clinical research assistants when necessary and appropriately trained.

Pay Range:

$53,060.80-$87,547.20

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm; Weekends as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No