Overview
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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.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Research Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day administrative and project management tasks for research initiatives of significant scope and complexity. This role may also contribute scientific direction and support to ensure the successful execution of research goals.
Position Summary : Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – 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)
- Retirement / pension plan
We take care of our employees! We offer work / life services such as :
Free financial and legal counselingFree mental health counseling servicesGym membership discounts and access to wellness programsOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.Resources for child and elder carePosition Key Accountabilities
Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects, including personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research project outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees; ensures staff receive proper training.Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures data accuracy and integrity, which may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.Prepares draft reports and communications for departmental program / division leadership.Interacts with state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff within the department.May review contracts and develop training.Other duties as assigned.Certification / Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS OfficeMinimum 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code
51.215 and Texas Government Code411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.Residency Requirement : Residents must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.Senioriy level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries
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