Research Coordinator III - Children's Learning Institute CAE

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator III supports the Centralized Assessment Entity (CAE) by leading fidelity and monitoring activities to ensure consistent program implementation and compliance with established Texas Rising Star standards. This role is responsible for analyzing and interpreting program data to assess performance, identify trends, and highlight areas for continuous improvement. The Research Coordinator extracts, manages, and maintains data from multiple sources and translates findings into clear, actionable insights. Other responsibilities include developing data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making, stakeholder communication, and statewide reporting requirements. In collaboration with internal teams and partners, the incumbent monitors program implementation, evaluates data quality, and provides recommendations to strengthen processes and improve overall program quality. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex data clearly and accessibly, along with knowledge of the Texas Rising Star program and its standards. Under minimal supervision, assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Assists with research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines.

Requirements

Completion of Human Research Subjects training.
Demonstrated data management skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Detailed oriented.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
5 years of relevant experience required.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, formulas)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Knowledge of Texas Rising Star standards and program requirements
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience supporting program monitoring, evaluation, or quality improvement efforts
Master's Degree preferred
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Health Services\Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead fidelity and monitoring activities to ensure consistent program implementation and compliance with established Texas Rising Star standards.
Analyze and interpret program data to assess performance, identify trends, and highlight areas for continuous improvement.
Extract, manage, and maintain data from multiple sources.
Translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making, stakeholder communication, and statewide reporting requirements.
Monitor program implementation and evaluate data quality in collaboration with internal teams and partners.
Provide recommendations to strengthen processes and improve overall program quality.
Assist with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
Maintain confidential records of collected data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data.
Support Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
Finalize annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensure that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Assist in the preparation of progress and annual reports, contracts and grant proposals to various funding agencies; work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
Assist with regulatory submissions (i.e. Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc).
Assist investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical tests and the creation of figures, tables, and graphs.
Help prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including manuscripts for publications and conferences.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, initiate re-budgeting requests based on the needs of research staff, and authorize expenditures for multiple projects.
Attend research planning meetings to prepare budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
Reconcile and monitor invoices.
Coordinate and respond to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
Maintain study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
Provide administrative direction training and guidance to study personnel within department.
Provide recommendations by identifying opportunities to enhance, re-terminate, or re-direct resources across various research projects to ensure timely completion of project guidelines.
Support complex scheduling and logistical needs to meet projects' expectations.
Perform 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)
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Work/life services
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