Project Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at Drexel University is seeking to appoint a part time research project coordinator. The successful candidate will work on a research project titled “Tele-Exercise to Promote Empowered Movement with Spinal Cord Injury, TEEMS”. The project coordinator will report to and work for Margaret Finley, PT, PhD, and coordinate with Laura Baehr, PT, DPT, PhD.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support a multi-year randomized controlled trial. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of TEEMS (Tele Exercise to promote Empowered Movement with Spinal Cord Injury)—designed to enhance personal and social factors to facilitate physical activity behavior through expert-led instruction, peer mentoring, and group engagement.

Essential Functions

• To assist in all project activities including data management, recruitment, scheduling, interview facilitation, analysis, and dissemination.
• The Project Coordinator will continue in their role with participant recruitment, screening participant eligibility determination, consenting, scheduling participant data collection sessions, and focus group sessions, data entry, participant payments, and ordering material and supplies, and general study management of the proposed trial.
• For this study the Project Coordinator will also facilitate asynchronous exercise group weekly communication.
• They will work with the graduate research assistant on maintaining institutional review board approvals and clinical trials registration. As project coordinator they will attend all quarterly and annual meetings. 
• The project coordinator will contribute 30 hours/week through all four years.
• This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant and innovative health intervention that addresses accessibility, inclusion, and long-term health behavior change in the SCI community. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, preferably in health sciences or a closely related field.
• Available for in-person meetings and data management responsibilities.
• Proficient in scientific writing and spoken (in English) skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, committed and problem-solving attitude.
• Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience coordinating or managing human subjects research studies.
• Coursework or training in research methods, statistics, or behavioral science.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from  $19.69to $29.54 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

• Special Instructions to the Applicant
• Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Applicants should submit a

• Personal Statement (1 page double spaced that includes motivation for the position and relevant experience)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Two letters of references

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.