UNIV - Research Program Coordinator - Psychiatry: SMART
- Location
- Charleston
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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%)
- Research Program and Study Operations Management (35%)
• Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Compliance, and Research Coordination (35%)
- Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Compliance, and Research Coordination (35%)
• Research Administration, Data Management, and Program Development Support (30%)
- Research Administration, Data Management, and Program Development Support (30%)
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 simultaneously in an academic medical center, healthcare, or university environment.
- Demonstrated experience with NIH-funded research, human subjects protections, IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Experience supervising or training research staff, students, or study personnel.
- Experience with participant recruitment, retention, and study operations for behavioral health, sleep medicine, mental health, or digital health research.
- Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office Suite, and research data management systems.
- Experience assisting with grant proposal preparation, manuscript development, and scientific dissemination activities.
- Experience supporting the development, implementation, evaluation, or commercialization of digital health interventions or technology-enabled healthcare solutions.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements : A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant program experience.
Physical Requirement s: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job