Research Coordinator I - Cizik School of Nursing (Casual)
About The Position
UTHealth Houston’s Cizik School of Nursing is hiring a Research Coordinator I on a casual, as-needed basis to support multidisciplinary research. The role supports participant recruitment and consenting, data collection, research intervention activities, and data analysis, contributing to studies intended to improve health outcomes. The coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, and research professionals. English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus. The position assists with day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. Duties include coordinating project personnel, facilities, and supplies; supporting project outcomes, budgets, and timelines; assisting with grant proposals and progress reports; maintaining confidential data records; preparing reports and communications; and supporting staff training and committee applications. The role is based at 6901 Bertner Ave, Houston, Texas 77030. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
- Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
- Must meet the security and integrity requirements applicable to a security-sensitive position.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day coordination and project management for research projects, including personnel, facilities, supplies, budgets, desired outcomes, and timelines.
- Assist in preparing progress reports and grant proposals for private foundations and government agencies, working with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
- Assist with budget preparation, initiate re-budgeting requests based on research staff needs, and authorize expenditures for multiple projects.
- Attend research-planning meetings and assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
- Prepare annual progress reports and applications for committees, and ensure staff receive required training or attend appropriate training courses.
- Maintain confidential records of collected data and ensure data accuracy and integrity, including patient and departmental program data.
- Prepare draft reports and communications for departmental program or division leadership.
- Interact with state, federal, and private agency representatives regarding proposals and funded projects.
- Provide administrative work direction and guidance to departmental administrative staff.
- May review contracts and develop training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support participant recruitment and consenting, data collection, research intervention activities, and data analysis.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
- Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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Career Level
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