Research Project Coordinator - PRN / Part-time (slu)

Job Description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Opportunity for an individual in Social Science or Health to be part of a research project!!

Seeking a reliable individual with good communication skills and technological proficiencies who can commit to part-time work on a 16-month project.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Project Coordinator serves as an integral part of the research team, administers the day-to-day activities of the study; ensures record-keeping, acts as a communication hub including interaction with team members and participants. Coordination with a videography group.

Project focus: Bereaved parents after loss of a baby. Part of the role will be interacting with parents who have lost a baby in pregnancy or after birth. Sensitive communication skills needed; must be able to convey a caring presence.

Project Timeline:  January 2025 to May 2026. 

Schedule: 16 hours/week on average; (no benefits); Hybrid Schedule: on-campus & work from home

Coordinator needs to have flexibility in work hours, dependent on the needs of the project (i.e. timing of focus groups; research team meetings) , a combination of on-campus (South Campus; Nursing) and work from home; occasional evenings or weekends possible.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include organizational and communication interface with all people involved in the work including the principal and co-investigators, focus group moderator, video instruction team, and all those involved with the Parent Advisory Board (PAB). This will include assistance in recruiting members for the Parent Advisory Board, scheduling sessions, procuring transcriptions, record-keeping of video clips for training modules, and facilitating honoraria.

Requirements:

• Being organized, reliable, personable

• Scheduling and record-keeping: study materials, team meetings, moderator hours; Parent Advisory Board, meetings and minutes, Zoom meetings and recordings, transcripts from meetings , etc

• Recruitment: send emails, keep track of response

• Parent participants: Confidentiality, schedule sessions

• Parent honoraria: in charge of gift cards

• Communication with funding foundation and SLU post award manager

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Excellent references

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Some research knowledge and interest

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Organizational and analytical skills

• Attentiveness to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Technology and computer proficiency (Zoom, proficiency with Zoom, Excel, Word, Teams) video recording experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  Some graduate education

Remote/In-person Expectations

This position will require the individual to work in the office, with the flexibility to work some remotely in compliance with the requirements of the SLU Remote Staff Flexible Work Policy.

This position is being funded by a grant and/or designated source and therefore continuation in the position is contingent upon funding availability.

Function

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.