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The Emory Healthcare Human Factors Lab is seeking a Senior Research Administrative Coordinator to manage an exciting new initiative to enhance healthcare infection prevention and control. This is a complex program with multiple projects and collaborators. The Sr. Research Admin Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing multiple timelines of project activities and deliverables, leading collaborations with project stakeholders, managing reports and budgets, and tracking project expenditures.

The Emory Healthcare Human Factors Lab (HHFL) seeks to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of healthcare through human factors-based research, evaluation, and design. Human Factors is a science that combines psychology and engineering to understand the interaction between humans and the systems in which they operate. Our lab leverages a team of cross-disciplinary faculty and staff and dedicated healthcare workers to deepen our understanding of healthcare workers and the equipment, processes, technology, and environments with which they interact.

The focus of the HHFL thus far has been on infection prevention and control (IPC) and personal protective equipment (PPE). Our team is currently working on projects that aim to address IPC challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include simulation-based studies of IPC practices during adult and pediatric inpatient care and developing interventions to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in skilled nursing facilities. Many HHFL projects are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We plan to expand to other areas of healthcare soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists in managing administrative activities associated with research projects including training and supervision of personnel, grant and budget preparation, data management and statistical analysis and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Assists in preparing budgets, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.
• Manages databases including data collection, coding, analysis and storage.
• Assists in developing and submitting grant proposals; monitors grant expenditures and advises principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
• Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.
• Oversees the preparation of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures project is administered according to research protocol.
• May assist in recruiting and interviewing patients/subjects, developing and conducting tests and surveys, gathering or abstracting data or making presentations.
• May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.
• May supervise staff by orienting, training and giving them ongoing performance feedback.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a science discipline, business management, or related field and two years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing complex research projects and/or programs with multiple investigators and external collaborators.
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, including budgets, purchases, and invoicing.
• Interest in infection prevention and control, human factors, and/or healthcare.
• Proficient in project management tools, such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; thrives in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable working with limited supervision and taking the initiative to present ideas and propose solutions to project stakeholders.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

To ensure the safety of our campus community, the COVID-19 vaccine is required. For more information on the University and Hospital policies and potential exemptions, please see our website.
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