Project Coordinator

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Occ Summary

Coordinate and participate in the planning and management of data collection and maintenance systems to assist project and/or program directors in project related activities.

Work Performed

Plan, implement and coordinate systems designed to monitor the Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. and duties required of personnel so classified. Recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, collection, storing, cleaning and dissemination of data related to specific projects as required to assist programs and/or projects director. Maintain liaison with project participants, including researchers, project personnel, participating subjects as well as other interested parties to establish a communication system to coordinate the various aspects of the project; respond to inquiries about the project according to established policies and procedures. Maintain liaison with faculty members, practicing professionals and representatives of related projects to coordinate the collection and dissemination of related data. Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and/or conclusions as requested. Review and evaluate data monitoring and handling systems to determine consistency of data collected from various sources; recommend changes and modification to systems as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy and efficiency. hiring, promotions, performance appraisals, transfers and scheduling time off.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires communication and analytical skills normally acquired through a 4 year college education.

Experience

Work requires a general knowledge of research methods, procedures and OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE experience. activities normally acquired through 1 year of social science research

 

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