School of Nursing - Clinical Trial Coordinator

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Department: College of Public Health

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

For more than 50 years, George Mason University's School of Nursing has prepared students for interdisciplinary roles as clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators. Faculty contribute to the health of all populations through innovative and impactful education, research, practice, and service. The school enrolls a large and diverse student body across baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral programs offered in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats. Academic offerings include BSN programs (traditional, accelerated second degree, RN-to-BSN, and co-enrollment), MSN programs, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with concentrations in family practice, psychiatric mental health, adult-gerontology, and administration, and a PhD in Nursing program. BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school is nationally recognized for its innovation in immersive technologies, simulation accreditation, and partnerships with healthcare providers serving culturally diverse populations in Northern Virginia, equipping graduates with the skills to deliver high-quality care where it is needed most. Further information about the school may be found at: https://nursing.gmu.edu.

About the Position:

The Clinical Trial Coordinator will support the operational, regulatory, and administrative management of clinical research studies conducted under the Clinical Research Operations and Management System (CROMS). This position plays a critical role in ensuring that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements. The Clinical Trial Coordinator will work closely with Principal Investigator (PI) and research staff to support the successful execution of grant-funded clinical research projects. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Trial Operations

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of assigned clinical trials from study start-up through close-out;
• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up activities in accordance with approved protocols;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation, including source documents, case report forms, and study logs; and
• Ensure protocol adherence and promptly identify, document, and report protocol deviations.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Assist with preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory documents to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), sponsors, and regulatory agencies;
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies;
• Support adverse event and serious adverse event reporting in coordination with the PI;
• Maintain regulatory binders and CROMS documentation systems in an audit-ready state; and
• Assist with REDCap survey design, implementation, data collection, and data management to support research protocols.

Data and Systems Management

• Enter, review, and maintain study data in CROMS and other electronic data capture systems;
• Perform data quality checks and resolve data queries in collaboration with investigators and sponsors; and
• Assist with preparation for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.

Communication and Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, CROs, CROMS staff, and clinical sites;
• Participate in study meetings, investigator meetings, and training sessions as required;
• Communicate study progress, issues, and timelines to the research team and CROMS leadership; and
• Provide translation support for research survey measures and conduct interviews with participants in English and either Spanish or Korean.

Administrative and Grant Support

• Assist with tracking study milestones, timelines, and grant-related deliverables;
• Support documentation for grant reporting, renewals, and progress updates as required; and
• Maintain confidentiality of participant data and sensitive research information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, biological sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory requirements;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with electronic research management systems and standard office software; and
• Bilingual proficiency in English and either Korean or Spanish (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience coordinating clinical trials or working in a clinical research environment;
• Familiarity with CROMS, IRB submission systems, and electronic data capture platforms;
• Training or certification in Good Clinical Practice or clinical research coordination; and
• Experience working on grant-funded research projects.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Clinical Trial Coordinator (Req#10003756) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, one of which is a most recent supervisor, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: February 11, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 25, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes