Project Coordinator

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Description

The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting multi-site clinical research initiatives focused on individuals with Down syndrome. This position ensures regulatory compliance, participant-centered protocol implementation, and cross-site coordination in alignment with study objectives. Travel to participating sites and events will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a project.
• Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
• Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
• Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.
• May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
• Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
• Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
• May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Facilitate participant screening, consent, enrollment, and follow-up in accordance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate tracking systems for recruitment, data entry, study milestones, and reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with investigators and site staff to troubleshoot barriers and implement protocol workflows.
• Participate in IRB submissions, amendments, and related documentation.
• Contribute to development and refinement of participant-facing materials with a focus on clarity and accessibility.
• Engage in periodic travel to support training, data collection, and quality assurance across sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, biology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience coordinating human subjects research, preferably involving individuals with Down syndrome or other Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in managing multi-site study workflows and regulatory documentation.
• Sensitivity to communication and engagement strategies tailored to IDD populations.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed.
• Bilingual

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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