Academic Medical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

Provides advanced coordination and administrative research support for graduate medical education, residency/fellowship programs, and serves as a liaison for undergraduate students involved in medical research at Quillen College of Medicine. This role oversees complex scheduling, data management, and budgetary processes, while serving as the primary point of contact for faculty and trainees. Plays a key role in ensuring that programs meet institutional and regulatory requirements related to research, often working independently and with increased accountability for compliance and program performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, trainees, and stakeholders across varying levels of experience and backgrounds.
• Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and exercise sound judgment independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with institutional policies, privacy regulations, and data security standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in research administration.

  OR

• Equivalent experience of an associate’s degree/two (2) years of college plus two (2) years of related work experience. Or four (4) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MS, or related field).
• CITI/IRB training.
• Skills in scientific presenting and writing to edit the work of faculty and resident physicians.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in an academic health research setting.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family - Medical Academic Professional 3
• MR - 8 (Salary Schedules)
• For information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume

Important Notes

• This position is on-site.
• Funding is not available for a visa sponsorship.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.