Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - Texas Center For Disability Studies

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position that will review, abstract, and code clinical and/or educational records for autism and/or developmental disability (DD) surveillance after extensive training. The position will participate in data quality checks, project meetings, and education/outreach efforts as needed. The role requires travel within the state of Texas and involves handling protected health information (PHI) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)-protected records. The position is expected to continue until September 30, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in public health, psychology, education, health information management, or other related field with at least 4 years of related experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn new database systems, including REDCap.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling protected health information (PHI) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)-protected records.
Strong reading comprehension and ability to interpret clinical and educational records.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and coding.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of records.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting project deadlines.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative, peer-review environment.
Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Class "C" operator's driver's license.
Must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in public health, psychology, education, health information management, or other related field with at least 2 years of related experience.
Experience with REDCap or similar web-based data management platforms.
Familiarity with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, or related clinical/behavioral terminology.
Prior experience with public health surveillance systems or epidemiological data collection.
Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria or special education classification systems (e.g., Individualized Education Program (IEP)/504 documentation).
Experience working in a health care, school, or research setting requiring HIPAA/FERPA compliance training.

Responsibilities

Review, abstract, code, and enter clinical and educational data into project databases.
Travel to school districts and health care facilities in Bexar County as needed to access records.
Participate in ongoing data quality assurance, including but not limited to, self- and peer review of records, inter-rater reliability checks, and periodic training and recalibration to maintain coding accuracy.
Attend and participate in project-specific and related meetings.
Assist with education and outreach efforts.
Additional duties as assigned.