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

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of Americas leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

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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 communication skills, 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.

What Youll Do

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%)
Maintain IRB protocols and ClinicalTrials.gov submissions (5%)
Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education

Bachelors degree required, 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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.