Community Research Liaison - School of Public Health

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Community Research Liaison (Casual, 15 hrs/week) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public in Houston. In this role, you will support participant recruitment, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and research activities for community-based health promotion and aging research studies. Responsibilities include coordinating outreach events, communicating with participants and community partners, assisting with data collection activities, and supporting day-to-day project operations. Experience recruiting participants for research studies, preferred. 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. Position Summary: The Community/ Research Liaison o support community-based public health research projects in the Houston area. This position will primarily support community-engaged research initiatives focused on improving health outcomes through partnerships with local organizations, churches, and community stakeholders. Additional project areas may include nutrition, chronic disease prevention, healthy aging etc. Research activities take place in community and faith-based settings and emphasize culturally responsive programming, participant engagement, and applied public health research.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
None

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting participants for research studies, preferred.
Experience working on community-engaged research projects and with diverse community populations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain community partnerships.
Experience recruiting and retaining participants for research studies.
Familiarity with REDCap, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual meeting platforms.
Experience coordinating community events, outreach activities, or health promotion programs.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
Experience working with faith-based organizations, community organizations, older adults, and historically underserved populations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study.
Build rapport with participants to support engagement, retention, and accurate data collection.
Assist with participant recruitment, outreach, and community engagement activities.
Conduct field-based research activities in community, church, and partner organization settings throughout the Houston area.
Assist with biometric and health-related measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure, and Veggie Meter assessments, depending on study protocol requirements.
Conduct field observations related to intervention implementation and participant experiences.
Follow research protocols and maintain accurate study records, data entry, and project documentation.
Utilize research equipment and assist with preparation, transportation, setup, and breakdown of study materials and supplies.
Maintain participant confidentiality and adhere to IRB and UTHealth research guidelines.
Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
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