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Research Project Coordinator - 528097

Job no: 528097
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Research/Scientific

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 204671 - Institute for Soc Sciences Res

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects.

Additional Department Summary: Implements the Brain injury, Resource facilitation, And Veterans Outreach for criminal justice involved Veterans (BRAVO-Vets) initiative program by administering validated TBI screening assessments to eligible participants and connecting them to resource facilitation for provision of healthcare services in the community. Work closely with the program team and partner agencies to ensure seamless integration of screening services within the criminal justice system and Veteran support networks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain practical experience in research coordination, data collection, and contributing to a meaningful cause.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in conducting structured interviews. Attention to detail. Proficiency in data entry and record-keeping. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with research protocols and ethical standards. Familiarity with traumatic brain injury, Veteran Affairs, and/or the criminal justice system.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

 

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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