Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 12, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant, 323M-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 1
Business Title:
Research Study Coordinator
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
* This position may be filled at either level: Research Study Coordinator 1 or Research Study Assistant, dependent on finalist's qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity:
The Research Study Coordinator will provide technical and organizational support for one or more research projects within thePRISMteam. The position will manage participant recruitment and retention, intervention delivery, coordinate file management and budgeting activities, and day-to-day study oversight.
This position will support a research study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) called Virtual Incentive Treatment for Alcohol (VITA). This position will conduct the following tasks:
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of all human subjects study procedures
- Recruit and screen new participants for the study
- Manage scheduling participant visits
- Maintain and organize project files and participants’ documents
- Perform data collection entry and data quality checks on REDCap and Excel
- Organize and manage study material and inventory including the coordination of mailing test kits to all participants.
Essential Job Functions:
35% Study Coordination
30% Human Subjects & Project Implementation Activities
30% Budget and Fiscal Activities
5% Other
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
Research Study Coordinator 1: $3,581 - $4,771 | Range 40 | Step A-M
Research Study Assistant: $3,132 - $4,119 | Range 34 | Step A-M
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Research Study Coordinator:
Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
Research Study Assistant:
Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Additional Requirements for both Classifications:
- Two years of college level course work in biological, psychology, physical, health, social sciences, or related area.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
- Demonstrated ability with strong written/oral communication and organizational skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience in working with people with substance use or mental health disorders.
- Experience working in a research environment.
- Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
- Experience working with internet applications.
About Department - https://www.prismcollab.org/
Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Community and Behavioral Health, PRISM Collaborative
Location: Spokane, WA
Application Instructions:
The screening of applicants begins October 6, 2025.
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
- External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
- Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
- Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
- Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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