Research Coordinator

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention is a transdisciplinary institute that works to engage the breadth of expertise across the University of Michigan, with input from nonacademic stakeholders, to generate knowledge and advance solutions that will decrease firearm injury in the United States. The Institute also serves as a national hub for research that will drive new solutions to this public health crisis and will train the next generation of leaders in the field. The Institute is supported by an organizational structure that provides internal oversight and external guidance and focuses activities across six cores: 1) research, 2) education and training, 3) community engagement, 4) policy, 5) implementation, and 6) data and methods; and across six pillars: firearm-related suicide, firearm-related intimate partner violence, community violence, unintentional shootings, police shootings, and mass/school violence.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented project coordinator to work closely with the team at the Institute to develop, design, and conduct Institute projects and initiatives. Key initial activities may include coordinating and managing research studies involving human subjects, managing the update of the Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), coordinating tasks such as the continuing education credit applications, and working with the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force team to implement recommendations to prevent firearm-related harms across Michigan. Additional activities may include supporting the maintenance of the Institute website and coordinating the development and implementation of firearm-related coursework and training opportunities.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Deputy Managing Director of the Institute and faculty leading the project involved. This person is expected to understand and support the conduct of research within all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

The job functions of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating research projects including recruiting participants, assisting with data collection, data management, participating in the interpretation of data and manuscript preparation.
• Generating and maintaining the Institutional Review Board applications for research study approvals, amendments and continuations.
• Tracking and reporting on activities and preparing reports.
• Coordinating study team meetings with partners, scientific advisory boards, and external vendors.
• Assist with managing and coordinating all activities and tasks related to the update of the Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
• Assist with managing and coordinating IFIP activities related to Michigan Gun Violence Task Force.
• Consulting with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements and collaborating in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Developing protocols and criteria for programs and projects, gathering data, supervising data collection and verification, and conducting and providing oversight for literature reviews.
• Formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality, identifying potential problems, recommending and implementing solutions.
• Developing surveys and protocols.
• Reviewing progress and evaluating results of key projects and programs.
• Drafting language and content for Institute materials and programs such as for the newsletter, website, and other communications and activities.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new projects as the Institute receives additional funding.
• Planning and organizing events.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, Master preferred. (associate level), Master's degree in related field (intermediate level).

• 1-3 years (associate level) or 4-5 years (intermediate level) of related experience and/or research project coordination with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to deadline.

• Knowledge of community-engaged research.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google programs (e.g., Gmail, calendar, Drive); and Zoom.

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to deadline.

• Effective organization and management of multiple priorities in a complex environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Careful attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as a successful team member.

Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated knowledge of firearm injury prevention is preferred, but not necessary.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This position is for a hybrid work schedule of both in-person and remote work with 2 days of on campus work (Ann Arbor campus) expected each week.

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the level of Research Area Specialist Intermediate (102907) or Research Area Specialist Associate (102905) depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.