Research Coordinator II

This is an Atlanta-based in-office position.

Georgia Health Policy Center
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University

At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion for excellence, to positively impact people’s lives, and to find creative and innovative ways to learn and fulfill our goals. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and wellbeing.

GHPC is seeking a research coordinator II (RC) to join the already awesome team, taking GHPC to the next level of excellence and global achievements!

• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with diverse partners.
• A flexible work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Competitive base salary.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

The center’s current scope of work includes behavioral health, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, maternal health & child well-being, population & global health, and rural health. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative research to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs.

The center is at work locally, nationally, and internationally with public and private partners to improve health and well-being.

The research coordinator II (RC II) is a member of multiple research projects, evaluation, technical assistance, policy development, and programmatic implementation teams, depending on scope of work. The RC II will provide administrative, research, and project support. In addition, the RC II will coordinate special projects as assigned by senior staff, support meetings, assist in the development of grants, and assist in the preparation, coordination and dissemination of various GHPC communication materials.

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across multiple programmatic, research, evaluation, training and/or technical assistance projects.
• Maintain project schedules, monitor progress against timelines, and support task tracking.
• Schedule and provide logistical support for meetings and events, including large convenings.
• Build internal and external relationships to increase support for the work, particularly among contracted partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to inform overall strategic direction, communications, project development, and project management.
• Process invoices, track project expenses, and support budget manager as needed.
• Manage meeting and event announcements, track participation and provide meeting/event follow-up.
• Support preparation of literature reviews and landscape scans for various projects and topics.
• Support the preparation of grant applications, including gathering required information and organizing attachments.
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for internal and external collaborators.
• Coordinate communication with project partners, state agencies, community organizations, consultants, and funders. Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of general health policy and health equity.
• Knowledge of research administration procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software packages, including Microsoft.
• Knowledge of virtual meeting software, including Zoom and MS Teams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems.
• Ability to design multiphase tasks and operations.
• Ability to support multiple team members.
• Understanding of project management principles.

• Knowledge and interest are in one or more of these areas.
• Substance use disorder.
• Behavioral health and developmental disabilities.
• Child and adolescent mental health.
• LGBTQ+ health.
• Community health needs assessments.
• Health and racial equity.
• Social determinants of health.
• Infant and early childhood systems.
• Maternal and child health.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in assigned research area; or a combination of education and related experience.