Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Psychiatry - Research-412250

Career Area
Research Professionals

Posting Open Date
01/09/2025

Application Deadline
01/22/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number
20068825, 20068826

Vacancy ID
NF0008811

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent

FTE
1

Hours per week
40

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$70,972 - $77,000

Proposed Start Date
02/10/2025

Position Information
Be a Tar Heel
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary
This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Institute for Trauma Recovery. The Institute for Trauma Recovery seeks to advance understanding of trauma recovery and develop interventions that improve recovery. The foundation of our success is our fantastic team of faculty and staff. Our team believes that achieving new discoveries for trauma survivors around the globe, via observational studies and randomized controlled trials, is an extremely meaningful and satisfying way to spend one's professional life. We work to place the trauma survivor at the center of all of our decisions and to serve them through our work. We continuously work to create a community where our team members serve trauma survivors and actualize their career growth and individual leadership potential.

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi-faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members' work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Principal Investigators (PIs) and Institute Manager on several current and pending research projects. This position will be responsible for a broad range of duties related to planning, organizing, executing, and monitoring the implementation of new and existing clinical trials and other research initiatives.

Duties will include supporting the PI with maintaining research methods, tracking patients in the study, provide feedback and suggestion on the development/revision of research protocols and regulatory correspondence as well as maintaining accurate and updated manuals of procedures for the studies. This position will serve as senior coordinator on one or more of the ongoing clinical trials in the institute. In addition to the above, this position will assist with study design, and the development of study procedures, budget management, and regulatory oversight. This position will be responsible for supervising research staff and student volunteers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Specialized knowledge in clinical research principles.
• Ability to plan and design methodologies for monitoring data collection.
• Ability to take a leadership role in implementing changes in design of clinical research management.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve quality control issues by changing processes.
• Strong problem solving skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Not applicable.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/294737

Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Ammie Senn, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email
ammie_senn@med.unc.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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