Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator
Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience
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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Research Coordinator to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $51,923 - $66,997 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

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• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
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Summary

The Research Coordinator will work on a NSF funded project focused on the evaluation of a brief telehealth delivered intervention to prevent PTSD development among sexual minority individuals who recently experienced bias violence. The coordinator will work with Dr. Charles Benight conducting research-related activities in support of the project, which includes providing day-to-day research and clinical trials management support and data management. Other duties include assisting in study advertising, organizing advisory board meetings, conducting eligibility interviews and exit interviews, and serving as a program facilitator. This is a two-year NSF funded position.
Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide coordination and administrative support to the principal investigator (PI) for the 
  project.
• Maintain open communication with the PI.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Schedule meetings and keep meeting records.
• Track milestones for the project.
• Assist with study advertising and participant recruitment.
• Track participants through the clinical trial including session attendance, reminders, and 
  survey and EMA data completion.
• Coordinate participant reimbursements and track compensation, including gift card 
  distribution.
• Supervise research assistants and program facilitators.
• Conduct session fidelity checks.
• Assist with the preparation of research compliance forms and reports.
• Screen participants for eligibility.
• Assist in literature reviews and manuscript writing/editing.
• Data management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 1, 2026. 

Potential interview dates: June 8, 2026- June 12, 2026. 

Potential start date: June 15, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• Qualified applicants will have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or a related field.
• Must have experience as a project coordinator.
• Candidates with experience delivering psychoeducational interventions are preferred

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.”