Research Study Coordinator (Data Editor, Health Disparities & Public Policy))

Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Job Summary:

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The Health Disparities & Public Policy program investigates health disparities in traditionally underserved populations. For the past 30 years, we have been conducting the Northwestern Juvenile Project, a longitudinal study of the health needs and outcomes of 1,829 youth involved with the justice system (now median age 44).

The Research Study Coordinator will: review and process incoming structured interview data for coherence, missing information, coding errors, and logical inconsistencies; code open-ended questions; work collaboratively with other staff members to request clarifications and provide feedback; and maintain codebooks and manuals that document the status of edits and revisions.

This position will work standard business hours Monday through Friday, with 3 days in-office on our Streeterville (Chicago) campus office required, and the option to work remotely 2 days per week. The Research Study Coordinator will complete all activities by strictly following all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses.
• Gathers information.
• Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts.

Administration

• Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data.
• Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data.

Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and habits
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills (listening, asking questions, providing feedback)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience working with empirical research studies
• Experience with research involving structured interview data and data processes
• Experience with human subjects research

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience with REDCap or other survey software
• Sound decision making based on available documentation

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - 27.97 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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