RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is soliciting
applications for the position of the RCMI CEASE Research Project
Coordinator. The RCMI positions will support the successful
implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities
research center funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH )
under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI )
mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain
health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes,
hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders.

The Research Project Coordinator provides daily programmatic,
operational, and administrative coordination for the RCMI
behavioral intervention study titled “Collective Engagement for
Alzheimer’s: Stop and Enhance” ( CEASE ). Operating under the joint
direction of the Multiple Principal Investigators (Drs. Zhao and
Germain), the Coordinator manages the day-to-day administrative
workflow of the clinical trial across multiple community aging
network hubs. This role acts as the primary logistical interface
between the university, the project sites, graduate research
assistants, and the study participants. Key obligations include
maintaining daily field communications with site administrators,
coordinating screening appointment calendars, tracking student
schedules, maintaining rigorous inventory controls for computerized
exercise materials, and ensuring complete compliance with
Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) human subject protection
protocols.

The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence,
innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while
supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a
nationally recognized leader in health disparities research,
research capacity development, and health equality
advancement.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution
and has been the largest historically Black university in the
country for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1
public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700
students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate
degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It
is America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’s
degree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences,
as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines,
including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks
no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering
Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in
engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the
nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM
education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High
Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to
achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds
Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )
Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual
economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as
a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont
Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation
for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC
financial network.

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises six
departments and the School of Nursing. The College offers the
following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and
Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,
Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, the
College offers five graduate degree programs including the Master
in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work
( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social
Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (
DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for
Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a
hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts
to alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH -funded
Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) is also underway
with an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparities
research and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on the
synergistic relationships between these departments to develop
advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees,
and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic
activity.

The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) funded Research Centers
in Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) Center is housed within the
Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hub
for multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparities
research. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancing
research infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinary
collaborations, supporting investigator development, and engaging
with underserved communities in research and promoting the adoption
of emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Through
partnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations,
community stakeholders, government agencies, and academic
collaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientific
discovery and innovation while supporting the University’s
strategic goals of increasing research capacity, expanding
extramural funding, developing future research leaders, and
improving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond.

Minimum Requirements

An equivalent combination of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in
a health field alongside a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of
high-level, progressively responsible experience managing clinical
trials or community health interventions may be considered.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
Education

Master’s degree in nursing, kinesiology, exercise science, physical
therapy, public health, psychology, physician assistant, or a
related clinical/health-related discipline from an appropriately
accredited institution.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a
critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space
on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

RCMI CEASE Research Project Coordinator

Position Number

002144

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

02/28/2031

Organizational Division

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

College of Health and Human Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3231

Open Date

10/15/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until
Filled

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions
remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept
applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by
this date will receive full consideration, applications received
after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status
of the search

Date Position Available

November 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for
employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu
of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking
Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during
the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are
subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North
Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment
will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T
State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual
identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees
include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life

Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.
A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty
station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41788

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity

from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the
position:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

(DD-214)

• Other Document
• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts