Assistant Director - Research GIA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a skilled administrator to manage large, complex projects and grant activities. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, writing sponsor documents, and leading coordinators and staff across departments.

Preferred candidates hold SOCRA/ACRP/NCURA certifications and may have NIH post-award experience, with bilingual English/Spanish abilities valued in our diverse health-sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience, or equivalent combination, to meet minimum requirements.
• Preferred: SOCRA, ACRP, or NCURA certifications; bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with NIH post-award processes, RPPRs, and no-cost extensions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write grant sections, regulatory documents, and sponsor reports.
• Supervise coordinators, research assistants, and student staff.
• Coordinate across departments and community partners.
• Monitor federal research regulations and human subjects protections.
• Prepare IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Develop extramural grant submissions including budgets and biosketches.
• Manage study timelines, recruitment, and progress reporting across projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in public health or related field

7 years experience in related area

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

R

SAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

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

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

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

Position Description

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

Major/Essential Functions

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus three years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum 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 a related field.
• Experience with research involving older adults, people living with dementia, or family caregivers.
• Familiarity with NIH post-award processes: RPPRs, Just-in-Time submissions, subaward management, effort reporting, and no-cost extensions.
• Experience with community-engaged or rural health research, including recruitment in underserved populations. Experience coordinating neuroimaging (e.g., MRI/fMRI) or biomarker studies.
• 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 team members 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 team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and 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 the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, 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 employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

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