Project Coordinator (Bilingual - Spanish and English) Center for Child & Family Policy, Sanford Sch

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Project Coordinator (Bilingual - Spanish and English) Center for Child & Family Policy | Sanford School of Public Policy

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Project Coordinator (Bilingual - Spanish and English), you will be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team at the Center for Child & Family Policy. In this role, you will support innovative, community-engaged research focused on improving the health, safety, and well-being of children and families across Durham County and beyond.

You will work closely with families, community-based partners, researchers, and students, bringing cultural humility,strong communicationskills, and a commitment to equity to every aspect of your work.

Be Bold.

This role supports two longitudinal evaluations of novel, evidence-informed interventions designed to strengthen early childhood systems and prevent child maltreatment.

WhatYou'llDo

Family Connects - ABC (75%)

* Collaborate with Principal Investigators, statisticians, research staff, and community-based partners
* Coordinate and train community-based personnel responsible for data collection
* Schedule and conduct English- and Spanish-language interviews and assessments
* Draft and maintain research protocols, codebooks, and study documentation
* Manage and clean project data; identify data quality issues
* Develop and manage project databases (e.g.,REDCap)
* Assess interviewer fidelity and reliability

Community Navigation (25%)

* Support evaluation of a randomized controlled trial focused on community resource connections
* Track recruitment, enrollment, and interview completion
* Collaborate with partners in Durham and Guilford counties

Across Both Projects:
* Supervise and train project staff and students (15%)
*MaintainIRB protocols and ClinicalTrials.gov submissions (5%)
* Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education

* Bachelor's degreerequired, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Experience

* At least one year of social science research experience
* Experience with project coordination and/or supervision
* Prior experience with research studies or randomized controlled trials preferred
* Demonstrated ability to engage families and community stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills
* Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required
* Ability to travel locally and work some nights and weekends

Choose Duke.

Duke University offers a dynamic and supportive environment where research, policy, and practice intersect to drive meaningful change. Duke is committed to professional growth, collaboration, and community impact.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help advance research that strengthens families, supports communities, and improves outcomes for children at Duke University.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.