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How much do research program coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for research program coordinator in Colorado is $57,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,200.00 and $65,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a research program coordinator?

Research Program Coordinators are professionals responsible for managing and supporting the administrative and operational aspects of research projects. They coordinate activities such as recruiting study participants, maintaining study records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating communication among research teams. Their role is vital in helping research projects run smoothly and efficiently, often acting as the primary point of contact between investigators, participants, and institutional review boards. Research Program Coordinators may work in academic, healthcare, or private research settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research program coordinator?

To thrive as a Research Program Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in research administration, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in science or public health. Familiarity with research compliance systems, IRB protocols, and data management tools like REDCap or SPSS is typically required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you effectively coordinate teams and manage complex projects. These competencies ensure research programs run efficiently, adhere to regulations, and achieve their objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by research program coordinators and how can they be managed effectively?

Research Program Coordinators often juggle multiple studies and stakeholders, which can present challenges in time management, communication, and regulatory compliance. Balancing the needs of investigators, participants, and sponsors while ensuring adherence to protocols requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proactively setting clear timelines, maintaining thorough documentation, and fostering open communication within the research team can help manage these challenges effectively. Additionally, staying updated on institutional and federal regulations is essential to ensure all research activities remain compliant.

What is the difference between Research Program Coordinator vs Research Assistant?

AspectResearch Program CoordinatorResearch Assistant
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles prefer master'sTypically requires a bachelor's degree or current student status
Work EnvironmentCoordinates multiple projects, liaises with teams, manages schedulesSupports data collection, literature review, and basic research tasks
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizationsUniversities, labs, research centers

The Research Program Coordinator focuses on managing research projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring smooth operations. In contrast, the Research Assistant primarily supports data collection and analysis tasks. Both roles are essential in research settings but differ in responsibilities and level of oversight.

What are the most commonly searched types of Research Program jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Research Program jobs in Colorado are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Research Program Coordinator jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Research Program Coordinator job openings:

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Infographic showing various Research Program Coordinator job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,798 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse Program Coordinator Ortho Operating Room

Intermountain Health

Arvada, CO • On-site

$45.31 - $67.01/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description:

The RN Program Coordinator is a hospital or care site level leader who provides specialized clinical expertise, consultation, education, and research within their designated area or specialty focus that may impact many or most hospital or care site departments. This position ensures compliance with state, national, and other regulatory agency requirements for disease-specific programs and centers of excellence.
The coordinator ensures optimal patient care using evidence-based, clinical best practice models, appropriate staffing, technologies, and continuous process improvement measures. The RN Program Coordinator is typically based at a hospital or care site but may have oversight for relevant processes at referring facilities.

Ortho Surgery RN Program Coordinator Opportunities at the Brand-New Lutheran Hospital!!!

Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU! Apply today to join our amazing team and benefit from our total reward offerings!  

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to $20,000 in bonuses.

To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used for tuition reimbursement or obtain additional certifications

Come bring your Ortho Surgery experience to Lutheran!! This is an exciting opportunity to join a new department at Lutheran Hospital. Be one of the first leaders on the team and work with a creative and hardworking close-knit group of Surgeons and Ortho OR RN professionals.

Lutheran is in close proximity to I-70 and minutes away from outdoor recreation for you to enjoy your days off!!

Wheat Ridge has wonderful parks, open spaces and trails for free, year-round outdoor recreation opportunities including:

  • Biking

  • Bird-viewing

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinates care across the continuum, including planning and implementing clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care, and serving as an expert resource in specialty area for clinical practice. In partnership with nursing leaders, contributes to the development and review of care protocols, policies, and procedures that promote an organized and effective program.

  • May provide managerial oversight for program personnel, assist in annual strategic planning and budgetary planning, and act as a consultant/liaison for various stakeholders.

  • Provides ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and maintains the process improvement program, monitors clinical outcomes and quality of care, and outlines corrective actions. Involved in patient experience efforts and monitors patient perception of care quality.

Skills:

  • Nursing

  • Hospital Nursing

  • Interdisciplinary Teams

  • Performance Improvements

  • Patient Education

  • Clinical Nursing

  • Patient Care

  • Quality Care

  • Leadership

  • Teaching

Schedule:

  • Days

  • Can choose between Five - 8hr Shifts or Four - 10hr Shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.

  • Demonstrated expertise in disease specific care.

  • Proven applicable nursing experience over several years.

  • Demonstrated experience with quality management programs including registry data collection.

  • Proficient in computer skills, including creating graphs, tables, and trend reports.

  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, data organization, management, and analysis skills.

  • Demonstrated experience in educational program development.

Preferred: 

  • 3-5 Years Ortho or Neuro Surgery Circulating Experience in a Level I or II hospital setting

  • At least one year RN coordinator or Charge RN experience

  • Current specialty certification(s) as appropriate for unit or service 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

  • Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

  • May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.

  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$45.31 - $67.01

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.


Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.


By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.


Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


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