TEMPORARY-Research Program Assistant

About the Role

Assists faculty investigators, program directors, and research staff with project coordination, data collection and management, regulatory compliance activities, reporting requirements, participant communications, and day-to-day program operations.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position subject to grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination and implementation of research projects and program activities.
• Maintains research records, databases, and project documentation.
• Collects, enters, verifies, and organizes research data in accordance with established protocols.
• Assists with participant recruitment, scheduling, communication, and follow-up activities.
• Supports preparation and submission of reports, summaries, presentations, and other project-related documents.
• Monitors project timelines and assists with tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, records minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, renewals, and regulatory documentation as directed.
• Maintains confidential research records in accordance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
• Assists with grant-related administrative activities, including expenditure tracking and documentation support.
• Orders, inventories, and maintains program materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicates and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Provides administrative support including correspondence, filing, scheduling, and record management.
• Assists with the preparation of manuscripts, posters, abstracts, and scholarly materials.
• Supports quality assurance activities and helps ensure compliance with research protocols and institutional procedures.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and five (5) years or more of related experience OR Associate's Degree and three (3) years or more of related experience OR Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year or more of related experience.

Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of research methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of data management and recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of office administration principles and practices.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data privacy requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Data entry, recordkeeping, and document management skills.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret and follow research protocols and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver.
• Retirement plan.
• Excellent medical and dental plans.