UNIV - Research Program Coordinator - Psychiatry: SMART at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center in Charleston

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Job Description Summary The Research Program Coordinator II serves as a senior research operations and program management professional within the SMART (Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research and Treatment) Division. This position manages and coordinates multiple federally funded and investigator-initiated research projects simultaneously, providing leadership in study implementation, regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and retention, data management, research administration, and program development. The coordinator partners closely with faculty investigators and research staff to optimize study protocols, streamline research workflows, support grant development activities, facilitate the development and launch of innovative digital health interventions, and contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the SMART Division research program through process improvement, strategic planning, and staff development. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Research Grant Cost Center CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-GEN09 Pay Range 53,142.00 - 71,706.00 - 90,372.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description FLSA: Salary Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, but variable dependent on participant needs Job Duties: Research Program and Study Operations Management (35%) Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple concurrent research studies and grant-funded projects across the SMART Division. Coordinate study start-up activities, protocol implementation, regulatory submissions, participant tracking, study timelines, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and federal requirements. Develop, refine, and implement research workflows, standard operating procedures, and operational tools that improve study efficiency, enhance research quality, support the growth of the SMART Division research portfolio, and facilitate the successful execution of behavioral health and digital health research initiatives. Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Compliance, and Research Coordination (35%) Lead participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, retention, and study follow-up activities across multiple research projects. Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, protocol deviations, and regulatory documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice standards, HIPAA requirements, and sponsor expectations. Coordinate participant compensation processes, maintain accurate study records, oversee communication with study participants, and serve as a resource for investigators and research staff regarding research operations and regulatory requirements. Research Administration, Data Management, and Program Development Support (30%) Support research investigators through data management, study tracking, data quality assurance activities, preliminary data analyses, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings. Contribute to the development and submission of grant proposals by assisting with project planning, administrative documentation, timelines, and supporting materials. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to facilitate the development, implementation, evaluation, and launch of digital health interventions and other research-related programs. Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new research staff, students, and trainees while supporting strategic initiatives designed to expand the SMART Division's research capacity, operational effectiveness, and long-term programmatic growth. Preferred Training & Experience: Master's degree or PhD in psychology, public health, health sciences, education, behavioral sciences, or a related field. Three or more years of experience coordinating complex federally funded research studies. Experience managing multiple research projects sim