Project Coordinator

United States·Little Rockmid

Project & Program ManagementProject Coordinator

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Bachelor's degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field, or Associate’s degree in health education or promotion, community health,

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Project & Program ManagementProject Coordinator

10/20/2026

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field, or
Associate’s degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field plus two (2) years of data entry, project coordination, administrative support, or customer service, or
High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of data entry, project coordination, administrative support, or customer service required.

Experience in research/interviewing.
Strong interest in pediatric medicine, public health, social policy, advocacy, or nutrition.
Knowledge of federal public assistance and other social services.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

This Project Coordinator position will assist the Children’s HealthWatch staff, both in Little Rock and Boston, with the implementation, evaluation, and presentation of the Children’s HealthWatch survey instrument, other research, and overall evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting and documenting research data from Emergency Department or clinic patients/families and specifically non-English speaking families. A strong command of both the English and Spanish languages is essential. The Research Project Specialist is also responsible for interviewing subjects at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department (ACH ED), via telephone or other clinical sites and the person hired must be able to translate the results of the survey to the subjects effectively. The successful applicant must have strong interpersonal skills, must be sensitive to cultural differences, and must be able to work well independently.

Must be bilingual (Fluent in English/Spanish).
High level of cultural sensitivity and experience working with multicultural and low-income populations.
Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
Basic knowledge of and skill in data entry.
Advanced level of computer program proficiency.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer data entry experience.
Advanced level of computer program proficiency.

Responsibilities

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→Conducts research in English and Spanish under the direction of the research staff, adhering to protocols with fidelity.
→Screens potential subjects to determine eligibility for studies; the interviewer approaches all available families meeting Children’s HealthWatch criteria during their visit at the ACH ED or an ACH clinic or over the telephone, secures verbal informed consent, and administers the Children’s HealthWatch questionnaires.
→Reviews the questionnaires for completeness and accuracy; maintains confidentiality of patient information.
→Tracks subjects and performs necessary follow-up tasks.
→Abstracts data from ACH medical records for entry into the Boston University database.
→Assists in the development of data collection instruments and databases; establishes and maintains quality control protocols.
→Contributes to maintenance of study records; verifies accuracy and validity of collected data.
→Maintains previous 6 months’ interview list.
→Backs up electronic data daily, secures back-up drive and computers as directed.
→Consults with Boston regarding translation of interview questions and revisions from English to Spanish; orders and accounts for subject compensation gifts.
→Updates Children’s HealthWatch Resource list.
→Performs other duties as assigned within the research program.