part-time Research Project Coordinator - temporary (up to 2 yrs)

The School of Public Health division of Health Policy and Management is seeking applications for a temporary up to two years part-time 50% (20 hours/week) Project Coordinator (8353RG Research Prof 3 - Research Coordinator-Generalist).

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to equity in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH and the Division seek to increase the diversity of its faculty and staff, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, those who are first generation, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity: $30.24 to $34.81 per hour ($31,449 to $36,202 annually at 50% time (20 hrs/wk)

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This means that the incumbent may have the option to work at least partially remotely. Onsite location: Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN. Ability to travel to community-based events in the Twin Cities metro area, including occasional evenings and weekends.

This position is temporary 50% (20 hours/week), potentially longer depending upon funding availability.

The Valuing Immigrant Traditions and Aging with Life Successfully (VITALS) team at the University of Minnesota conducts community-engaged research to enhance the health and well-being of immigrant older adults. The VITALS projects team works with communities to develop, test, and translate culturally appropriate interventions to decrease physical and cognitive disability in immigrant older adults. The coordinator will facilitate successful project implementation through engagement with collaborators, community partners, and the immigrant community at large, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Specific responsibilities of this position include:

Study Coordination (55%)

• Lead day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment and enrollment.
• Coordinate team meetings and maintain regular communication among investigators and collaborators.
• Prepare and manage IRB submissions, protocol modifications, and reports.
• Administer and oversee data collection via online surveys, phone interviews, or in-person methods.
• Monitor for adverse events and ensure compliance with IRB and NIH guidelines.
• Train and supervise student workers assisting with project tasks.

Community Recruitment & Outreach (20%)

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Black immigrant-serving organizations.
• Organize and attend community-based events to promote participation in research studies.
• Develop culturally appropriate recruitment materials (flyers, posters, email templates).
• Support event logistics including scheduling, setup, and refreshments.

Process Improvement (10%)

• Refine project workflows for recruitment, consent, data collection, and intervention delivery.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and ethical research innovation.
• Contribute to the development of culturally responsive engagement strategies.

Administrative Support (10%)

• Coordinate meetings with internal teams, community stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Track meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up tasks.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration across university and community networks.

Data Management & Dissemination (5%)

• Conduct or assist with basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Help develop presentations, infographics, manuscripts, and community-facing reports.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or an advanced degree plus 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years.
• Demonstrated commitment to value diversity and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience in process improvement and/or project management.
• Proven skills in prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and meeting deadlines while maintaining compliance.
• Basic proficiency with Excel spreadsheet use
• Proven ability to work effectively within teams, including collaboration with community members, researchers, and research assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating and managing human-subjects related research projects
• Prior involvement with populations affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
• Prior experience entering, managing, and coordinating various databases and sources of data (i.e., Access, Excel, Qualtrics, Redcap)
• Experience recruiting and enrolling research participants
• Prior experience with designing and administering online surveys and similar tools
• Personal and/or professional experience working with immigrant communities
• Experience enrolling, interviewing, and surveying research participants in-person, online, and/or over the telephone.

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 29 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #3 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.

Pay Range: $30.24 to $34.81 per hour ($31,449 to $36,202 annually at 50% time (20 hrs/wk); depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 50%-74% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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