Senior Research Admin Coordinator - School of Medicine Psychiatry (Adult)

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Emory Addiction Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences seeks a Research Coordinator to help develop and evaluate a program specifically focused on addressing substance use amongst adolescents and families. This individual will play a critical role in driving evidence-based research and clinical outcomes. An ideal candidate would preferably has a strong background in research principles, a background in epidemiology and data analysis, and will also have strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree with at least two years of experience in the field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in managing administrative activities associated with research projects including training and supervision of personnel, grant and budget preparation, data management and statistical analysis and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Assists in preparing budgets, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.
• Manages databases including data collection, coding, analysis and storage.
• Assists in developing and submitting grant proposals; monitors grant expenditures and advises principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
• Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.
• Oversees the preparation of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures project is administered according to research protocol.
• May assist in recruiting and interviewing patients/subjects, developing and conducting tests and surveys, gathering or abstracting data or making presentations.
• May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.
• May supervise staff by orienting, training and giving them ongoing performance feedback.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a science discipline, business management, or related field and two years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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