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Clinical Research Coordination

The Clinical Research Coordinator provides operational oversight for research projects and activities within a department including oversight of project timelines and deliverables; coordination of workflows between research teams, external organizations, and stakeholders; budget management; facilitation of data collection and management plans; preparation and submission of grants, proposals, and compliance documents; records management and documentation of studies; and ensures program compliance with government regulations, university policies, and institutional review board requirements.

• Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to ensure that the scope and direction of the project is on schedule; monitor project progress and deliverables; generate reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; create agendas for meetings and conduct training sessions
• Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures
• Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals
• Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents and maintain communications with internal and external entities (IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office and HRPP), maintain relationships with governmental or regulatory agencies, research organizations, and central University offices
• Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions
• Manage and track budgets and resources to assure efforts align with project/study guidelines; process financial transactions in support of the project including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments
• Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records
• Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00