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Duke University School of Nursing

Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators who are transforming healthcare through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. With more than 1,500 students, we offer a comprehensive range of programs, including the Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing. Our programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of today's healthcare landscape, equipping graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing.

Our nursing program stands as a leader in healthcare education, earning #1 in the nation for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs, #2 for Doctor of Nursing Practice, and #5 for Master's programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. For over a decade, we've also been celebrated as a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)-11 years and counting! These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in preparing the next generation of nursing professionals.

Be You.

The HEEAT Lab (addressing Health disparities through Engagement, Equity, Advocacy, and Trust) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to co-lead clinical research operations for community-engaged studies focused on advancing health equity.

In this role, you will play a central leadership part in a large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT), UPDOs (Using PrEP Doing It for Ourselves), partnering with beauty salons to promote HIV prevention among Black women across six counties in North Carolina (Durham, Wake, Cumberland, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, and Guilford).

You will work in a hybrid environment, spending three (3) days per week in the community and two (2) days completing administrative work, documentation, and meetings. This position requires regular travel to salon sites and participant locations.

This is a one-year term position with the potential for extension based on funding.

You will report to the Assistant Research Practice Manager for the Duke School of Nursing, with a dotted line to the Principal Investigator.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience (e.g., research, clinical, interaction with study population, program coordination)
• Experience with IRB and human subjects research
• Strong community engagement experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management, organization, and follow-through
• Strong communication, collaboration, and community engagement skills
• Proficiency with computer software and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 3-5 years of research coordination experience preferred
• Experience with randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
• Experience in grant management
• HIV/PrEP research experience
• Experience working with diverse populations, particularly Black cisgender women

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly across six North Carolina counties (Durham, Wake, Cumberland, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, Guilford)
• Ability to perform extended periods of data entry and maintain accurate records
• This position is hybrid, requiring both community-based work and administrative responsibilities

Be Bold.

Position Responsibilities:

• Co-lead clinical research operations for the UPDOs RCT across multiple salon sites, ensuring protocol fidelity, timelines, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate participant activities including recruitment, consent, enrollment, retention strategies, and follow-up visits within community-based salon settings
• Lead regulatory and IRB processes, including submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, audit preparation, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines
• Oversee data collection and quality, ensuring accuracy, completeness, data security, workflow mapping, and development of data tools, reports, and visualizations
• Conduct and document study visits, consent processes, eligibility screening, participant payments, and maintain participant-level and study-level documentation
• Manage community partnerships, building relationships with salon owners, staff, advisory councils, and participants to foster engagement and retention
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies, including social media outreach, community events, and salon-based engagement activities
• Lead training and education initiatives, including training salon partners, opinion leaders, and study staff; develop materials and provide ongoing coaching
• Support scientific activities, including literature reviews, grant reporting, proposal development, protocol design, and contributions to publications and presentations
• Prepare study reports and communications, including progress updates, lay summaries, and stakeholder-facing materials
• Ensure operational readiness, including supply management, OnCore utilization, payment processing, SOP development, and study closeout activities
• Provide leadership and mentorship, supporting team training, facilitating meetings, serving on committees, and contributing to lab strategy and operations
• Promote ethical research conduct, including adverse event identification/reporting, participant safety, consent planning, and regulatory documentation
• Contribute to team science and collaboration, working closely with investigators, coordinators, and community partners to ensure seamless study execution

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Join the The HEEAT Lab at Duke School of Nursing, where innovation, equity, and community partnership drive meaningful change in public health. You will be part of a team dedicated to reducing health disparities through community-engaged research that directly impacts underserved populations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical research, community engagement, and health equity, while building strong partnerships across North Carolina communities.

This position is grant-funded and provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful, real-world research while advancing your professional growth in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.