Sr Research Program Coordinator II

The Pathology Department is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator II to oversee the administrative implementation of a collaborative research project between Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) and Howard University Cancer Center. As part of the administrative team, the position will collaborate with the administrative team at HU to develop protocols and SOPs and oversee -related activities in each of the cores and projects. In coordination with the HU program manager, the position will oversee internal and external advisory meetings, annual retreats, and prepare mid-year and end-of-year progress reports.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide coordination, communication, and clerical functions associated with the overall Center and core services.

Oversee planning activities for each of the Cores in the Center.

Organize the travel logistics for seminar speakers, IAC, and PSC members.

Oversee maintenance of the H2CAREE website.

Assist the MPIs in posting announcements and facilitating monthly Center-wide conference calls.

Plan and coordinated center-wide meetings

Coordinate reviews of the Center by the Evaluation Core.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of the semi-annual and annual progress report

Provide assistance to Center investigators in obtaining IRB approval for projects.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in computer software programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and EndNote/Refworks.

Interactions with Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board required, and knowledge of entering e-irb protocols and updates and interacting with IRB staff necessary.

Knowledge and experience with statistical analysis is helpful. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Abilities to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Demonstrated self-management.

Ability to work on multiple tasks, short deadlines and work well under pressure with demanding and/or shifting deadlines.

Working knowledge and/or interest in public health.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administration within the University as well as external funders, international colleagues and research collaborators.

Willingness to travel internationally (Africa and Europe).

Adheres to guidelines regarding the sensitivity and confidential nature of study participant information, including HIPAA regulations.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to exercise discretion and judgment, and identify and solve problems.

Excellent interpersonal and team skills and demonstrated ability to interact on a professional level with stakeholders from diverse cultural and linguistic background.

Specific Physical Requirements Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing). Occasionally required to traverse/walking throughout the large campus. The employee is required to operate computer and keyboard, frequently using hands to finger and type up to 80% of the day. Required to perform telephone and/or other technology tasks for communicating, listening to, and speaking with others.

Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure.

While this position may sit primarily in an office, there is exposure to Healthcare and Laboratory environments - Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed. Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment.

May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus). May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes or Formalin cubes). In some areas, workspace is confined.

Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must ensure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Five years related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in related discipline.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 0 $84,100 Annually ($60,782 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Exempt Status:Exempt

Location:Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Pat Kidney Urologic Pathology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit all other JHU applicants should visit

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The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.