Research Coordinator II

Overview

Georgia Health Policy Center, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University. GHPC is seeking a Research Coordinator II (RC II) to join the team and contribute to research, evaluation, policy development, and programmatic implementation projects. This is an Atlanta-based in-office position. GHPC aims to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and wellbeing.

• 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

• 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 management as needed.
• Manage meeting and event announcements, track participation, and provide 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.

• Knowledge of general health policy and health equity.
• Knowledge of research administration procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• 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 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.

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

• College/Business Unit:
  Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
• Department:
  The Georgia Health Policy Center
• Location:
  
  Atlanta Campus
• Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
• Salary: $47,476 - $48,421
• Pay Grade: 12
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Georgia State University values inclusivity and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that postings may be updated or removed without prior notice.