Research Coordinator - University of Maryland : Job Details

Job Description Summary Organization Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Department of Behavioral and Community Health in the School of Public Health has an outstanding opportunity for an independent and well-organized contributor to serve as a RESEARCH COORDINATOR to Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier (Department of Behavioral and Community Health) to help rigorously evaluate novel, impactful interventions for sexual violence prevention as part of our mission to work toward a world without gender-based violence. At the Peitzmeier lab, our mission is to conduct rigorous, community-engaged, high-impact research to end gender-based violence against women and gender minority people. The primary overarching goal of this position is to help rigorously execute a complex $2 million multisite randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of a campus sexual assault prevention intervention that we hope will halve the prevalence of campus sexual assault for undergraduate women. The position is funded 90% by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (description here: and 10% on other projects. This research coordinator position is essential to that mission through research development and implementation. The scope of the work includes managing recruitment and data collection at 2-4 US college campuses in a large multi-site randomized controlled trial testing a sexual assault prevention intervention for undergraduate women. In this role, the research coordinator will manage recruitment and one-year of longitudinal follow-up for at least 600 participants at these sites, manage relationships with campus stakeholders across the sites, hire and manage two research assistants at the University of Maryland, design systems for effective rollout of the trial across sites, and ensure implementation fidelity of protocols across sites. The Research Coordinator, will be a vital member of a multidisciplinary team that includes approximately 30 staff and collaborators across the trial sites. They will take lead roles on project activities identified by the team. The position's direct supervisor and PI for the project is Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier. The research coordinator will also work with Co-PI Dr. Charlene Senn (University of Windsor) and trial manager (trials across US and Canada) Dr. Courtney Williston. Applicants from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek highly competent, can-do candidates with excellent communication skills who understand the importance of prioritizing the mission and community-based partner collaboration. An intellectually curious, self-motivated learner who take ownership of tasks and effectively executes them to completion, who is intentional when asking for clarification, help, or support as needed will be successful in this position. . . This individual should enjoy giving and receiving open and respectful feedback as a vehicle for the growth and self-development of self and colleagues, and to support the aims of the research. The ideal candidate will be systems-minded with a knack for designing systems that support high-quality data collection, anticipating and responding to potential issues with the trial, and problem-solving research roadblocks. Commitment to integrity and excellence is an essential requirement for the position. The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Maryland College Park was first accredited as a School in 2010. However, beginning in the 1960's the Department of Health Education in the College of Physical Education, Recreation, and Health was created and by 1999 had an accredited MPH degree program in public health that served as the foundation for launching the School of Public Health a short eight years later. This MPH in Community Health was the model for the public health degrees that would follow with the official launching of the school. Within the department, this includes a B.S. in Community Health, an MPH and a PhD in Behavioral and Community Health. Our proximity to both our state and national capitals provide unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to work with key government health agencies, non-profit associations, public policy organizations, and private corporations. Our department uniquely offers its undergraduates a semester-long full-time internships for our students to take advantage of this proximity but also uniquely offers these same style internships internationally. The University of Maryland School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and located at the flagship institution of the state of Maryland on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway people, the traditional stewards of the lands where we work, live and learn. The University of Maryland is an extraordinary place-vibrant and dynamic and diverse. We are a place of learning: a school dedicated to the art and science of education and committed to reimagining teaching and learning inside both classrooms and communities. We are a campus dedicated to the indisputable value of science and humanities, inquiry, and creativity, and comprising tens of thousands of searchers and discoverers working in hundreds of laboratories, libraries, and collaborative spaces. Strategically located just a few miles from the US capital, our university is a place where new knowledge is pursued, discovered, and championed. We are also a community, nearly half a million members strong, of diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni; a small city of residents and commuters, first responders and health care workers, learners, artists, and athletes; a place where thousands come to work every day to make a difference. Our diversity is integral to our excellence. And ours is a community that is intrinsically connected to our surrounding neighborhoods and our state, our nation, and our world. The University of Maryland remains, since our founding, an institution of change and progress dedicated to the public good. Our university is evolving faster than at any moment in its storied history. Our guiding principles are helping us to empower the next generation of leaders, educators, scientists, and global citizens to develop creative solutions to the grand challenges of our times. As a top ranked School of Public Health at one of the nation's leading research universities, we are well-positioned to advance and translate public health knowledge to improve health and well-being. Our students, faculty, staff and community partners are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attainting optimum health and wellness. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all we do, uplifting people and communities who have experienced historic and ongoing oppression. Through our education, research and community-based work, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, happy and high-quality lives. The School's mission is to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through leadership and collaboration in interdisciplinary education, research, practice, and public policy. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience in public health, health services, epidemiology or related area Training in program evaluation, randomized controlled trials, and/or longitudinal studies Experience: Experience with program evaluation, randomized controlled trials, and/or longitudinal studies Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects Prior experience working with marginalized populations related to health issues. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Independent time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload Excellent ability to work in teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interest in women's health, LGBTQ+ equity, and gender-based violence prevention Commitment to racial and reproductive justice. Intermediate or higher level skills of MS Office suite Preferences: PhD or work experience in public health, health services, epidemiology or related area Experience with RedCap or managing participant databases Experience with grant writing or management Publication history OR motivation to contribute to paper and grant writing Analytic skills and understanding (SAS, Stata, R or equivalent) Knowledge of feminist research theories, frameworks, principles, and practices. History working in prevention or response to violence against women and girls, e.g. as a victim advocate or peer educator Physical Demands: The employee will be required to perform routine office duties, lift boxes containing supplies and recruitment materials, and attend meetings in other buildings on campus. Use of a personal vehicle for local travel within the region is preferred but not required. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods and to operate office equipment. Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: CV and Cover Letter Optional: writing sample Best Consideration Date: March 17, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Financial Disclosure Required For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department Peitzmeier Faculty Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $68,000 - $70,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO/AA Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy. Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome! Diversity Statement The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment. Resources

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