Research Coordinator I - School of Public Health at UTHealth in Houston, 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 looking for a Full-Time Research Coordinator to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX 77030. The individual in this position would enjoy working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, staff, students, and partners- both locally and regionally.

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:

Under the supervision of the project director, the Research Coordinator I will assist with the administrative tasks required for the smooth running of the assigned project.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Attend project meetings, take minutes and report out.
• Schedules meetings and workshops.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and workshops. Assist with the day to day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
• Assist in budget preparation, tracking expenses, obtaining quotes and other budget related items.
• Assists with preparation of annual progress reports with various sponsor agencies.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data.
• Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects; interacts with outside vendors and coordinates their activities with other UT partners on projects intervention activities.
• Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.
• Responsible for delivering written and verbal communications to staff and PI; travel planning, reimbursements, gift cards and petty cash incentives for research related activities. Order research and outreach supplies; maintain logs and files accordingly.
• Ensures team adheres to policies and procedures required for compliance with University and Federal guidelines. Provides work administrative guidance to administrative staff and research staff across all CHPPR sponsor projects.
• Coordinates and help facilitate departmental training for staff and research staff.3 Assists in the preparation of progress reports for grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• Assist in the development of departmental and Center policy and procedures.
• Created and maintains the Center process and procedures manual.
• Other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

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

• Sound project management background and knowledge

Minimum Education:

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

Minimum Experience:

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

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.