University of Tennessee
CIRCLE Research Project Coordinator -CEHHS Research Administration - UTK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
CIRCLE Research Project Coordinator -CEHHS Research Administration - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Job Description This position coordinates and manages the implementation of research-focused initiatives and associated research programming between the University of Tennessee (UT) and River Valley Health (RVH [formerly Cherokee Health Systems]) for three CEHHS faculty members that are part of a cluster hire initiative to partner with RVH. The Research Project Coordinator will collaborate with CEHHS faculty and RVH staff to design, implement, and manage research projects that align with strategic goals in the relationship between UT and RVH in health promotion. Key focus areas include physical activity, nutrition, and public health.
Responsibilities Responsibilities
Research Project Management
Coordinates multiple research projects aligned with the strategic vision of UT CIRCLE cluster faculty and RVH partners.
Develops and implements research project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Implements research protocols, monitors adherence to protocols, and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements.
Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance, including IRB processes.
Monitors data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol and verifies the accuracy of research data.
Provides work direction, training, and orientation to research staff; and supervises day-to-day work of research staff.
Organize and attend weekly planning meetings with PIs.
Performs study and site visits, behavioral interventions, interviews and tests, and data collection.
Research Development & Grant Management
Identifies potential funding opportunities and assist in preparing grant proposals focused on health promotion and areas of need or opportunity identified by RVH partners.
Prepares reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.
Partnership Development & Community Engagement
Establishes and maintains contact with research participants from RVH and RVH staff who are part of research projects.
Plan and manage monthly research meetings between UT researchers and RVH staff.
Plan events to disseminate research findings and gather feedback for future initiatives.
Knowledge Dissemination & Reporting
Assist in publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at academic conferences focused on health promotion.
Create accessible reports summarizing project outcomes for community stakeholders.
Develop newsletters or other communication materials highlighting ongoing research between UT and RVH.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree (In a health-related field or education field)
Experience: Two years of experience in human subjects research, or ability to demonstrate equivalent type of experience/expertise. At least one year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to communicate with faculty and community members in formal and informal situations with an enthusiasm for meeting new people and building relationships.
Ability to attend occasional weeknight and weekend community functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop and conduct training on program procedures, data management, research protocols and compliance issues.
Good communication skills with both superiors and direct reports
Proficiency in using REDCap for database management.
Understanding of ethical standards in research and university compliance policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Experience in preparing successful grant proposals. Prior experience working with community-based organizations or health systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Fluent in Spanish
Ability to work with diverse, economically challenged populations
Good leadership skills
Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
MR08
Anticipated hiring range:
Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
Find more information on UT Benefitshere
Locations 1122 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteranstatus.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEOoffice .
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Be the First to Apply
Job Description This position coordinates and manages the implementation of research-focused initiatives and associated research programming between the University of Tennessee (UT) and River Valley Health (RVH [formerly Cherokee Health Systems]) for three CEHHS faculty members that are part of a cluster hire initiative to partner with RVH. The Research Project Coordinator will collaborate with CEHHS faculty and RVH staff to design, implement, and manage research projects that align with strategic goals in the relationship between UT and RVH in health promotion. Key focus areas include physical activity, nutrition, and public health.
Responsibilities Responsibilities
Research Project Management
Coordinates multiple research projects aligned with the strategic vision of UT CIRCLE cluster faculty and RVH partners.
Develops and implements research project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Implements research protocols, monitors adherence to protocols, and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements.
Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance, including IRB processes.
Monitors data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol and verifies the accuracy of research data.
Provides work direction, training, and orientation to research staff; and supervises day-to-day work of research staff.
Organize and attend weekly planning meetings with PIs.
Performs study and site visits, behavioral interventions, interviews and tests, and data collection.
Research Development & Grant Management
Identifies potential funding opportunities and assist in preparing grant proposals focused on health promotion and areas of need or opportunity identified by RVH partners.
Prepares reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.
Partnership Development & Community Engagement
Establishes and maintains contact with research participants from RVH and RVH staff who are part of research projects.
Plan and manage monthly research meetings between UT researchers and RVH staff.
Plan events to disseminate research findings and gather feedback for future initiatives.
Knowledge Dissemination & Reporting
Assist in publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at academic conferences focused on health promotion.
Create accessible reports summarizing project outcomes for community stakeholders.
Develop newsletters or other communication materials highlighting ongoing research between UT and RVH.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree (In a health-related field or education field)
Experience: Two years of experience in human subjects research, or ability to demonstrate equivalent type of experience/expertise. At least one year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to communicate with faculty and community members in formal and informal situations with an enthusiasm for meeting new people and building relationships.
Ability to attend occasional weeknight and weekend community functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop and conduct training on program procedures, data management, research protocols and compliance issues.
Good communication skills with both superiors and direct reports
Proficiency in using REDCap for database management.
Understanding of ethical standards in research and university compliance policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Experience in preparing successful grant proposals. Prior experience working with community-based organizations or health systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Fluent in Spanish
Ability to work with diverse, economically challenged populations
Good leadership skills
Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
MR08
Anticipated hiring range:
Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
Find more information on UT Benefitshere
Locations 1122 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteranstatus.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEOoffice .
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