Project Coordinator


Job Identification: 17850
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What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the mission and vision of Baylor University and serve within Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. This position will specifically support a Principal Investigator (PI) within the Department of Public Health.

A Bachelor's Degree and two years of relevant experience is required. A Master's Degree and three years of relevant experience is preferred. Education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with federal funded grants/projects (i.e., National Institutes of Health (NIH)).
• High written communication and coordination skills.
• Experience preparing research reports, maintaining and creating budget systems, and tracking progress in alignment with multiple deadlines and timelines.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary contact for project procedures and processes, as well as data-related reporting questions
• Maintain correspondence with and coordinate meetings among the multiple Principal Investigators (mPIs) located in Texas, Minnesota, and Ghana
• Work alongside the graduate research assistants, and Ghana-based subaward research coordinator to oversee successful implementation of the project
• Support the PI in developing recruitment strategies, verifying that inclusion criteria are met prior to enrollment in the study
• Monitor the project regularly for conformity with standard operating procedures, and ensure compliance with federal requirements of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as site-specific research base, IRB, and University regulations
• Track study-specific metrics (i.e., overdue data, open queries, etc.) and ensure issues are addressed promptly to stay within grant compliance and deadlines
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of software and/or specialized equipment, procedures, and interventions used in the project
• Develop and maintain workflow and records of research activities and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators and/or regulatory bodies
• Provide support to mPIs and graduate students with data entry, as needed to understand and utilize for mandatory NIH reports
• Analyze and suggest improvements in the project's execution, multi-site coordination, and ongoing flow of information to ensure effective and streamlined project management
• Build databases and maintain database integrity for budget tracking, report maintenance, and other project-related tracking identified by the mPIs
• Develop and produce reports on study data, including study deviations and adverse events, for project staff and stakeholders
• Assist the mPIs and study team with reviewing and editing project protocols, data collection forms, training materials, patient instructions, and participant calendars
• Develop research activity data tracking forms for the research team
• Determine supply requirements for new projects, and work with Baylor's internal financial systems to order supplies and maintain budget records
• Keep current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrate accountability for continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice standards and guidelines
• Keep current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies; makes recommendations and implements changes as appropriate
• Engage in other professional development activities as needed to continue to advance knowledge and skill set
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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