Project Coordinator (Bilingual - Spanish and English) Center for Child & Family Policy, Sanford Sch

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. 

Project Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish and English) Center for Child & Family Policy | Sanford School of Public Policy 

Be You. 

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Project Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish and English), you will be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team at the Center for Child & Family Policy. In this role, you will support innovative, community-engaged research focused on improving the health, safety, and well-being of children and families across Durham County and beyond. 

You will work closely with families, community-based partners, researchers, and students, bringing cultural humility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity to every aspect of your work. 

Be Bold. 

This role supports two longitudinal evaluations of novel, evidence-informed interventions designed to strengthen early childhood systems and prevent child maltreatment. 

What You’ll Do 

Family Connects – ABC (75%) 

 
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, statisticians, research staff, and community-based partners 
• Coordinate and train community-based personnel responsible for data collection 
• Schedule and conduct English- and Spanish-language interviews and assessments 
• Draft and maintain research protocols, codebooks, and study documentation 
• Manage and clean project data; identify data quality issues 
• Develop and manage project databases (e.g., REDCap) 
• Assess interviewer fidelity and reliability 
 

Community Navigation (25%) 

 
• Support evaluation of a randomized controlled trial focused on community resource connections 
• Track recruitment, enrollment, and interview completion 
• Collaborate with partners in Durham and Guilford counties 
 

 
Across Both Projects: 
• Supervise and train project staff and students (15%) 
• Maintain IRB protocols and ClinicalTrials.gov submissions (5%) 
• Perform other related duties as assigned 
 

What You Bring 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience 

Experience 

 
• At least one year of social science research experience 
• Experience with project coordination and/or supervision 
• Prior experience with research studies or randomized controlled trials preferred 
• Demonstrated ability to engage families and community stakeholders 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required 
• Ability to travel locally and work some nights and weekends 
 

Choose Duke. 

Duke University offers a dynamic and supportive environment where research, policy, and practice intersect to drive meaningful change. Duke is committed to professional growth, collaboration, and community impact. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Apply now and help advance research that strengthens families, supports communities, and improves outcomes for children at Duke University. 

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.