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 research projects. The role assists with day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for projects of considerable scope and complexity. Work includes coordinating recruitment and consenting, data collection, research intervention activities, and data analysis, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and research professionals on studies intended to improve health outcomes. The position supports project personnel, facilities, supplies, budgets, and timelines; contributes to grant proposals and progress reports; and maintains confidential, accurate research data, which may include patient and departmental programmatic data. The role also prepares reports and communications, interacts with funding agencies, and provides administrative guidance to departmental staff. The position is based at 6901 Bertner Ave, Houston, Texas 77030. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
- Must meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day project management and coordinate personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research outcomes, budgets, and timelines.
- Assist in preparing progress reports and grant proposals for private foundations and governmental agencies, working with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
- Assist with budget preparation, initiate rebudgeting requests based on research staff needs, and authorize expenditures for multiple projects.
- Attend research-planning meetings and assist with preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
- Prepare annual progress reports and applications for committees, and ensure staff have received required training or attended appropriate training courses.
- Maintain confidential records of collected data and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- 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 direction and guidance to departmental administrative staff.
- May review contracts and develop training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
- Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time
- Vacation accrual increases with length of service
- Longevity pay 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
