What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

FT Research Coordinator I position with UTHealth School of Public Health. 

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Assists with the day-to-day support and administrative project management for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. The coordinator will work closely with the project PI and investigators to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

 

We seek to hire experienced individuals who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about translating research into practice to improve community health outcomes. This position offers a hybrid schedule with the flexibility of remote and in-office work at UTHealth Houston, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX. Our institute is dedicated to accelerating the application of evidence to enhance population health in real-world settings. We aim to bridge the gap between research and practice by leveraging implementation science. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in pioneering implementation research and collaborate with expert faculty members in the field of implementation science. 

 Position Key Accountabilities:

1.  Provides day-to-day support and project management coordination for research projects.

2.  Assists in the preparation of budgets, progress reports and grant proposals for submission to both private foundations and governmental agencies.

3.  Assists with event scheduling, organization, coordination, and facilitation. Attends planning meetings to help prepare event agendas and logistics. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth execution of events

4.  Provide administrative support for training programs and other Institute initiatives, including seminars, workshops, and courses. Maintain records and communicate effectively with participants, instructors, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience.

5.  Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.

6.  Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.

7.  Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.

8.  Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.

9.  May review contracts and develop training.

10.  Other duties as assigned.

 

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.