Research Study Support Coordinator

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

53554

Department:

MED-Psych & Behavioral Science Salary/Grade:

NEX/11

Job Summary:

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter that acknowledges the administrative responsibilities of this position and highlight any relevant administrative and research experiences. Provides administrative, operational, and research support to a senior faculty member who serves as Principal Investigator (PI), Director of the Health Disparities and Public Policy Program (HDPP), and Vice Chair of Research, as well as to Co-Investigators in HDPP. HDPP, housed in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is conducting The Northwestern Juvenile Project, a longitudinal research study examining long-term outcomes among individuals first enrolled as youth in juvenile detention and followed into adulthood. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, excellent professional judgment, and the ability to independently coordinate complex priorities across faculty and departmental responsibilities and events. The coordinator manages calendars, prepares polished written materials, maintains critical filing systems, supports program tasks, and ensures that meetings and events run smoothly. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a high-expectations environment that involves frequent, direct feedback, iterative refinement of work, high standards of accuracy, and close collaboration with senior faculty. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a professional, composed, detail-oriented approach, a positive and solutions-focused disposition, and a strong ability to anticipate needs and keep work moving forward in a dynamic academic environment. Core Responsibilities Conduct daily check-ins with the PI to confirm priorities, deadlines, and task urgency; maintain accurate to-do lists and provide timely reminders Draft, format, proofread, and finalize letters, memos, presentations, and other materials following established style standards Perform detailed editorial review, including hard-copy proofreading, and maintain CVs, bibliographies, and publication records Plan and coordinate meetings and events, including room reservations, agendas, materials, hybrid/AV setup, RSVPs, catering, and logistics Register the PI for conferences, maintain related documentation, and help prepare post-travel reimbursement packets Maintain organized Windows-based filing systems and document conventions Gather and compile To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account