Additional Info

General Position Information


Department Name: Obstetrics/Gynecology UNMCWorking Title: Clinical Research Projects Coordinator
Holder Name: FLSA Designation: 
FTE: 1.0

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Clinical Trial Oversight and Coordination30X
  1. Lead and manage full-cycle clinical trials including multi-site studies, from initiation through close-out. (E)
  2. Coordinate study logistics, including participant recruitment, data collection, and database management. (E)
  3. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements. (E)
  4. Maintain IRB submissions, amendments, and compliance documentation. (E)
  5. Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, and regulatory agencies. (E)
  6. Organize and attend site visits, study meetings, and monitor visits. (E)
Remote Patient Monitoring and Specialized Program Management20X
  1. Manage a remote patient monitoring program for 80–90 postpartum patients/month with hypertensive disorders. (E)
  2. Design, implement, and maintain an active clinical database for real-time monitoring. (E)
  3. Coordinate training and protocol implementation across multiple hospital systems. (E)
  4. Serve as a consultant for external program start-ups, ensuring consistency and integration. (E)
  5. Communicate with stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and maintain program performance. (E)
Data Collection, Management, and Reporting20X
  1. Collect data through surveys, medical chart reviews, interviews, and focus groups. (E)
  2. Input and manage study data in approved databases; verify data integrity. (E)
  3. Assist in data analysis and present findings in internal and external settings. (E)
  4. Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing and future research initiatives. (E)
  5. Maintain logs, case report forms, and recruitment/screening records. (E)
Research Operations, Grants, and Regulatory Management20X
  1. Assist with grant submissions, protocol development, and study budgets. (E)
  2. Manage contracts and financial tracking for NIH- and industry-funded trials. (E)
  3. Submit IRB applications, continuing reviews, and amendments. (E)
  4. Schedule and prepare for Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings. (E)
  5. Provide strategic input on new study opportunities and trial design. (E)
  6. Manage budgets for multiple complex clinical trials, including federally funded and industry-sponsored studies. This includes tracking study-related expenses, monitoring budget performance, ensuring proper allocation of funds, and working closely with the finance team to reconcile charges.
  7. Responsible for pre-award budget planning and post-award fiscal oversight, particularly for high-profile projects such as NIH-funded RCTs and multi-site trials.
  8. Ensures sponsor invoicing and payments are processed accurately and on time, assists with contract and grant management, and provides financial updates to principal investigators.
  9. While not the final budget approver, the position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with budgetary guidelines and ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support successful study execution.
Training, Mentorship, and Dissemination10X
  1. Train and mentor lower-level staff, students, and volunteers.
  2. Facilitate standardized research practices across departments.
  3. Guide investigators and teams through study procedures and compliance expectations.
  4. Prepare presentations, slides, and publications for dissemination.
  5. Review manuscripts for accuracy and compliance with journal and sponsor guidelines.

Zone Definition Factors


Impact


How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Very quickly determined


Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

  • Responsible for managing budgets for multiple complex clinical trials, including federally funded and industry-sponsored studies.
  • This includes tracking study-related expenses, monitoring budget performance, ensuring proper allocation of funds, and working closely with the finance team to reconcile charges.
  • Participates in pre-award budget planning and post-award fiscal oversight, particularly for high-profile projects such asNIH-funded RCTs and multi-site trials. This role ensures sponsor invoicing and payments are processed accurately and on time, assists with contract and grant management, and provides financial updates to principal investigators.
  • While not the final budget approver, the position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with budgetary guidelines and ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support successful study execution.


What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

  • This role ensures that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and study protocols—protecting patient safety and data integrity.
  • Sound judgment in patient recruitment, protocol adherence, and resource coordination affects not only the outcomes of individual studies but also the department’s ability to attract future funding and collaborative opportunities.
  • At a broader level, this position supports the university’s research mission by advancing high-quality, ethical research, helping maintain accreditation standards, and contributing to a culture of accountability and excellence in clinical research.


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
UNMC Faculty and StaffInternal to UNMCDailyCoordinate work and communication
Patients and FamiliesExternal to UNMCWeeklyRecruit study patients, schedule appointments, perform light clinical duties.
Outside sponsors and agenciesExternal to UNMCAs neededProvide necessary information, facilitate communication

Supervision Received


Works under minimal supervision. Exercises independent judgment and decision-making within established policies and procedures. Supervisor is available for consultation on unusual or complex issues.


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

No


Type of Supervision Exercised:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Clinical


Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency


Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Adolescence (12-18 years),Adult (18-65 years),Geriatric (65 and older)


Activity Frequency


Sit: Continually (67-100%)Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not RequiredCrawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not RequiredClimbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

NA


Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Not Required  Not ApplicablePush: Not Required  Not Applicable
Carry: Not Required  Not ApplicablePull: Not Required  Not Applicable

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

NA


Exposure


Animals (Category 1): NOMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YESUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NONoise: YES
Chemical Hazards: NOWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NOConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NODust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

NA


Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

NA


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: NOGrasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

NA


Sensory


Ability to Speak: YESDepth Perception: NO
Hearing: YESDistant Vision: NO
Sight: YESNear Vision: YES
Color Vision: NOPeripheral Vision: NO

Emergency Conditions


During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential:

NO