Research Project Coordinator

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK Bargaining Unit: No The Department of Psychology at the City College of New York (CCNY) seeks a part-time Research Project Coordinator (to support a newly funded NIH study examining social, psychological, and neighborhood-level factors associated with cigarette smoking and smoking cessation) under the supervision of Drs. Adriana Espinosa and Lesia Ruglass. *This is a 1-year, part-time (19 hours per week) position with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. Remote or hybrid work arrangements will be considered.* **Responsibilities** - Coordinate day-to-day study operations and manage and oversee project timelines - Serve as one of the primary liaisons between key personnel at participating institutions (CCNY, MSKCC, Roswell, and UT Austin) and the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) - Assist with managing study databases and research documentation - Conduct participant screening, scheduling, and follow-up activities - Support IRB compliance and NIH reporting requirements - Assist with administrative processes associated with the development of presentations, manuscripts, and dissemination activities - Other administrative tasks as required - Other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications** - Master’s degree (MPH, MA, MS, MPA, MSW, or related field) - At least one year of experience coordinating federally funded research or comparable research projects - Experience coordinating human subjects research - Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience coordinating activities across fast-paced, multi-institutional research environments - Knowledge of administrative, regulatory, and financial processes required to support federally funded research projects Experience with: - IRB submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews - Study tracking and regulatory documentation - NIH reporting requirements Pay Range: Minimum - Maximum: $30.00 per hour **RFCUNY Benefits** [RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals](https://www.rfcuny.org/rfwebsite/media/zhvdz2q5/rfcuny-project-employee-benefits-guide-2025.pdf) **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.