PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR II (Remote Eligible)

Department of Economics

Support Innovative Research at the Intersection of Public Health, Economics, and Law & Policy

The Social Impact Lab at the University of Missouri seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Research Coordinator to provide a blend of administrative, research, and programmatic support. The Social Impact Lab is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research community dedicated to turning innovative ideas into rigorous research that improves population health and wellbeing. Our research frequently utilizes policy and population-level datasets, quasi-experimental study designs, and advanced statistical methods to produce causal insights that inform decision-making and policy development. The lab is structured into three core areas - Economics, Law & Policy, and Public Health - each of which supports independent research while contributing expertise across cores to foster collaboration, enhance research outputs, and broaden impact. Our efforts are guided by commitments to open dialogue, rigor, integrity, ingenuity, and knowledge-sharing. The lab includes a grant-funded research team housed at the University of Missouri, as well as a national affiliate program.

This position plays a vital role in the success of research projects aimed at improving health policy. If you enjoy keeping projects organized, managing communications, and supporting events that bring researchers and policymakers together, this could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support (40%)

• Coordinate scheduling and calendar management
• Handle travel authorizations, bookings, and reimbursement submissions
• Assist with managing email communications and organizing information flow
• Maintain and update biosketches and other support documents for research grants
• Manage federal grant open access requirements through PubMed
• Assist lab PI Dr. Michael Pesko as needed in maintaining a well-functioning lab

Research and Compliance Support (20%)

• Proofread academic papers, reports, presentations, and grant applications
• Organize references using tools such as EndNote or Zotero
• Track and support compliance processes including Institutional Review Board submissions and data use agreements

Program Coordination (30%)

• Assist in managing the Tobacco Online Policy Seminar, a virtual speaker series connecting researchers and practitioners
• Support the planning of the Social Impact Lab's External Affiliate Program, including scheduling, materials, and communication with participants

Communication and Outreach (10%)

• Maintain social media accounts for the Tobacco Online Policy Seminar, Social Impact Lab, and Dr. Michael Pesko (lab PI)
• Help develop and schedule posts to promote events and research activities
• Support content creation in alignment with the Lab's communication goals

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Flexible hours and full or partial remote work are available for this position.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Experience with event coordinator
• Effective interpersonal skills in a team setting and on an individual basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Zoom Enterprise, social media (X, BlueSky), collaboration software (Teams, Slack), project management software (Trello, Asana) and reference management software (Zotero and RefWorks)
• Experience with event coordination or communications
• Interest in health policy or practice
• Master's level training in a health-related field

Salary Range: $21.71 to $30.29 hourly

University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator II

Grade: GGS-009

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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