Research Coordinator - Brownsville, TX at UTHealth in Brownsville, Texas

Job Description:

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 hiring a Full-Time Research Coordinator to join the UTHealth School of Public Health at the Brownsville Regional Campus in Brownsville, TX 78520. This position offers a hybrid option for an in-office and remote schedule (50/50). In this position, you will assist with the day-to-day administrative project management and provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. Our Community Engagement team works collaboratively to bring science to our community and community to science. We seek an individual comfortable working with diverse communities and performing qualitative analyses.

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 excellent retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' well-being 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 administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies supporting research project desired outcomes, and timeliness.
• Assists in preparing progress reports and grant proposals to private foundations and governmental agencies.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
• Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
• Interacts with state, federal, and private agency representatives regarding proposals and funded projects.
• Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within the department.
• May review contracts and develop training.
• 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 instead of education. Master's degree in Public Health preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Previous experience with community outreach and working with diverse populations is highly preferred
• Experience conducting interviews, qualitative analysis is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and 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 parts that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215