Research Administrative Coordinator

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Research Administrative Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Research Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Coordinates research administrative activities in support of investigators and project leaders. Prepares documentation, assists with data entry, tracking, and reporting, and supports compliance requirements. Participates in research meetings, maintains accurate records, and contributes to the preparation and dissemination of reports, manuscripts, and other research outputs.

Job Description

The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy is seeking a highly-motivated Research Administrative Coordinator with strong research and administrative skills to provide administrative & research support to a preeminent professor in the Perelman School of Medicine for his research, teaching, and speaking responsibilities. Job duties include research of relevant topics utilizing library and electronic methods, interviews, and on-site visits. In addition, this position will proofread and edit speeches and course related materials. This position will also provide background research for media appearances on television, radio, and other media.

In close collaboration with the Professor, these duties include the ability to compile and analyze data, organize and synthesize existing academic research material, update and/or rewrite existing material, respond to copyright queries from writers and other publishers, obtain rights to use materials from other publications, and respond to multiple phone and email queries.

This position also plays a critical role as the primary liaison for students, faculty and external speakers as well as contribute to course content for existing and on-line courses. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, take direction and critical feedback, and must be able to multi-task in order to meet tight deadlines.

We are profoundly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are seeking candidates who foster and support this commitment.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree, Bachelor of Science, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in Academic environment a plus. The expertise is needed to comprehend and manage complex scientific information and technical writing skills are needed to transform research data/information into accurate, understandable publications. Previous experience with submission of scientific manuscripts or grant writing / editing preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office needed. Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; strong analytical skills, detail-oriented; demonstrated experience meeting critical d