Research Coordinator I - Center for Children and Families

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Research Coordinator I coordinates all aspects of a research project, managing recruitment, communication with participant families, and ensuring compliance with project timelines and regulations. Manages participant payments, schedule study visits with external sites, and serves as a liaison between the project and collaborating institutions. Adheres to IRB protocols, and resource planning are crucial, along with maintaining University card transactions and organizing study materials.

• Coordinates all aspects of the research project pertaining to recruitment, manages communication with families for study visits, ensures compliance with project timeline and progress, compliance with NIH and FIU regulations, and coordinates outreach activities.
• Supervises project staff, temporary personnel, and monitors project staff performance.
• Oversees data collection activities (e.g., clinical assessments, MRI, polysomnography, actigraphy, and cleaning). Data collection may require early morning and evening study visits.
• Develops and assembles research study protocols.
• Manages the disbursement of research participant payments.
• Schedules and coordinates study visits with study sites. Serves as a liaison between the research project and the Center for Children and Families, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and University of Pittsburgh.
• Provides administrative support in the day-to-day activities of the project.
• Adheres and maintains IRB protocol, and ensures staff adhere to IRB protocol.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in short and long-range resource planning for the project.
• Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Organizes and maintains study materials.
• Works closely with the PI in developing guidelines for the research study.
• May interact with non-English speakers in the community.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

• Previous experience working with parents and children.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English.

Administrative

$40,000 - $45,000

Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days’ notice.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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