Dartmouth College
Position Title
Research Project Coordinator
Position Number 1129504
Salary Hiring Range Minimum $53,800
Hiring Range Maximum $67,300
Employment FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Months Scheduled Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Onsite only
Location Lebanon, NH
Funding This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
Tobacco-Free Policy Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, see https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy.
Position Purpose To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state‑of‑the‑art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5+ years’ experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web‑based applications.
Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open‑ended problems.
Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training(s).
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to other study sites in the region of the research study as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in health or social sciences or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with children.
Responsibilities Recruitment, Interviewing and Measurement/ Specimen Collection
Responsible for recruitment/enrollment of study participants remotely and/or in person.
Coordinates, schedules, and completes recruitment activities using established study protocols.
Implements the research activities including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
Maintains a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.
Provides education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow‑up processes according to protocols.
Conducts necessary follow‑up activities as needed and coordinates with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
Enters accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.
Coordination
Works closely with the principal investigator and research directors on the development of, revisions and updates to protocols, study materials, and supplies.
Maintains close communication with the principal investigator, study research directors, and other study staff regarding study progress, processes, and the collection and delivery of samples.
Assists study research directors with data monitoring and tracking activities, preparation of reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals and revisions, and coordination of other administrative activities as needed.
Coordinates collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
Maintains study supplies, equipment, and materials.
Medical Records
May conduct medical record reviews according to study protocols and may act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.
Maintains working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.
Data Management
Ensures that data are successfully collected and managed.
Ensures that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.
Generates pertinent reports on a monthly or as‑needed basis. Assists in the organization of study‑related protocols on the server.
Project Support
Coordinates periodic review and update of protocols and assists in preparation of materials for IRB requests and renewals.
Maintains accurate and efficient tracking system for study documents approved by IRB and assures protocol materials are up to date and distributed appropriately.
Coordinates mailings for study subjects, follows up with staff on missing forms and materials, and maintains a supply of materials for staff.
Other study tasks as needed
Adheres to the most current public health recommendations regarding COVID‑19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jennifer Egner
Department Contact Phone Number: 603‑646‑5416
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment Eligibility Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Requirement Preferred, but not required.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
Transcripts (if applicable)
Professional references
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley New, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
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Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Contact Information Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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Position Number 1129504
Salary Hiring Range Minimum $53,800
Hiring Range Maximum $67,300
Employment FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Months Scheduled Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Onsite only
Location Lebanon, NH
Funding This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
Tobacco-Free Policy Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, see https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy.
Position Purpose To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state‑of‑the‑art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5+ years’ experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web‑based applications.
Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open‑ended problems.
Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training(s).
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to other study sites in the region of the research study as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in health or social sciences or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with children.
Responsibilities Recruitment, Interviewing and Measurement/ Specimen Collection
Responsible for recruitment/enrollment of study participants remotely and/or in person.
Coordinates, schedules, and completes recruitment activities using established study protocols.
Implements the research activities including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
Maintains a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.
Provides education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow‑up processes according to protocols.
Conducts necessary follow‑up activities as needed and coordinates with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
Enters accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.
Coordination
Works closely with the principal investigator and research directors on the development of, revisions and updates to protocols, study materials, and supplies.
Maintains close communication with the principal investigator, study research directors, and other study staff regarding study progress, processes, and the collection and delivery of samples.
Assists study research directors with data monitoring and tracking activities, preparation of reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals and revisions, and coordination of other administrative activities as needed.
Coordinates collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
Maintains study supplies, equipment, and materials.
Medical Records
May conduct medical record reviews according to study protocols and may act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.
Maintains working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.
Data Management
Ensures that data are successfully collected and managed.
Ensures that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.
Generates pertinent reports on a monthly or as‑needed basis. Assists in the organization of study‑related protocols on the server.
Project Support
Coordinates periodic review and update of protocols and assists in preparation of materials for IRB requests and renewals.
Maintains accurate and efficient tracking system for study documents approved by IRB and assures protocol materials are up to date and distributed appropriately.
Coordinates mailings for study subjects, follows up with staff on missing forms and materials, and maintains a supply of materials for staff.
Other study tasks as needed
Adheres to the most current public health recommendations regarding COVID‑19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jennifer Egner
Department Contact Phone Number: 603‑646‑5416
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment Eligibility Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Requirement Preferred, but not required.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
Transcripts (if applicable)
Professional references
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley New, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Contact Information Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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