Assistant Director

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks an experienced research program administrator to manage large projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

You will convert aims into SOPs, write grant sections and reports, supervise staff, and oversee IRB submissions. Proficiency with REDCap and MS Office is expected, with strong collaboration across departments and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field with at least three years of related admin/technical experience, or a combined total of seven years in the area.
• Experience with grant writing and regulatory documentation is preferred.
• Supervisory experience of coordinators, research assistants, and student staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create PI aims into operational plans, SOPs, and training materials.
• Write grant sections, regulatory documents, and reports to sponsors and leadership.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate coordinators, research assistants, and student staff.
• Ensure protocol deviations, adverse events, and confidentiality are handled properly.
• Collaborate across departments and partners.
• Utilize MS Office and statistical software (SPSS, R, or SAS).
• Oversee federal research regulations and human subjects protections (45 CFR 46).
• Create extramural grant submissions, preferably NIH, including budgets and biosketches.
• Manage study timelines, recruitment targets, and progress reporting across projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

MS Office proficiency

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SPSS

R

SAS

REDCap

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the managementand coordination of a large specialized project and/or program.Requires independent judgment and application of establishedpolicies and procedures. Works under general supervision withevaluation based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions

• Creation of PI's scientific aims into operational plans, SOPs,and training materials.
• Writing grant sections, regulatory documents, and reports tosponsors and leadership.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate coordinators, researchassistants, and student staff.
• Utilization of sound judgment in handling protocol deviations,adverse events, and confidentiality issues.
• Work across departments and institutions and with communitypartners.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and data or project management toolswith statistical software (SPSS, R, or SAS).
• Assist in the oversight of federal research regulations andhuman subjects protections (45 CFR 46, Good Clinical Practice,HIPAA), preparing IRB submissions, amendments, and continuingreviews.
• Create extramural grant submissions, preferably NIH, includingbudgets, bio sketches, letters of support, and required forms.
• Manage study timelines, recruitment and retention targets, andprogress reporting across concurrent projects. Proficiency withREDCap or a comparable electronic data capture system

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely relatedfield plus three years of related administrative and technicalexperience OR a combination of education and/or years of experiencein the area of specialization or closely related field to equal aminimum of 7 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from SOCRA, ACRP, or NCURA (e.g., CCRP, CCRC,CRA) Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Master's degree in public health, psychology, gerontology, neuroscience, health sciences, research administration, or arelated field.
• Experience with research involving older adults, people livingwith dementia, or family caregivers.
• Familiarity with NIH post-award processes: RPPRs, Just-in-Timesubmissions, subaward management, effort reporting, and no-costextensions.
• Experience with community-engaged or rural health research,including recruitment in underserved populations. Experiencecoordinating neuroimaging (e.g., MRI/fMRI) or biomarkerstudies.
• Certification from SOCRA, ACRP, or NCURA (e.g., CCRP, CCRC,CRA) Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

4000

Pay Grade Maximum

11000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8-5 M-F; some weekends/evenings as needed

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.