at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Position Number
8350277
Work Modality
Fully Remote Work
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
No
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Part-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code
SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Study Coordinator provides leadership for the operational, administrative, and regulatory management of federally funded behavioral and clinical research studies. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators, the Study Coordinator oversees study implementation, supervises research personnel, ensures regulatory compliance, manages project timelines and budgets, and supports dissemination of research findings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Study Leadership & Participant Engagement
Coordinate the daily operations of the research study.
Develop and implement participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies.
Oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, retention, and completion of study activities.
Oversee participant compensation activities and ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Support community engagement and incorporate feedback from consultants including parent advisory council to inform research procedures.
Study Implementation & Data Collection
Direct implementation of study protocols, including surveys, interviews, EMA, and family interaction procedures.
Oversee development and management of electronic surveys, EMA programming, study databases, and participant tracking systems.
Supervise preparation and distribution of study materials.
Conduct virtual study visits and ensure protocol fidelity.
Personnel Management
Train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate research staff and student personnel.
Conduct regular research team meetings and provide ongoing training.
Data Management & Quality Assurance
Oversee study data collection, coding, quality assurance, storage, security, reproducibility, and documentation.
Monitor study operations and implement quality control procedures.
Regulatory & Administrative Oversight
Oversee informed consent and assent procedures.
Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse event reports, and other regulatory documents.
Develop and maintain study documentation, SOPs, and regulatory files.
Manage project timelines, monitor deliverables, and communicate study progress with investigators.
Research Dissemination & Communication
Coordinate preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, grant reports, and presentations.
Support dissemination of research findings through conferences, publications, and community engagement.
Oversee development and maintenance of the study website to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible study information.
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, psychology, health sciences, social work, or another health-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating clinical, behavioral, community-based, or federally funded research studies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, psychology, health sciences, social work, or another health-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating clinical, behavioral, community-based, or federally funded research studies.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple research activities, including participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, data collection, and study implementation.
Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or providing day-to-day direction to research staff, students, or project personnel.
Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, informed consent procedures, and research ethics.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support participant activities and community engagement events as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing (BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD or equivalent) preferred.
Experience working with individuals and families living with spina bifida or other chronic health or complex care condition.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, psychology, health sciences, social work, or another health-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Computer Skills
Competency in Office applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
07/16/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$32.69/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$30.77/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35481
