Biomedical Informatics Grants & Projects Lead

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (approximately 37-38 days per year)

Milestone-based vacation accrual

Comprehensive retirement/pension plan

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Program Manager to provide project management and grant administration support for BIG-ARC, a research group within the McWilliams School. The role ensures that grant projects and service requests are executed efficiently and comply with all requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, including generous time off and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (education may substitute for years of experience).
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) may be required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project management for research grants and service engagements.
• Support grant administration throughout the lifecycle with proposal preparation and budget development.
• Monitor PI and project team activity against sponsor and internal timelines.
• Maintain project documentation and tracking systems.
• Coordinate budget activities in partnership with department administrators.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and minutes for meetings.
• Assist with preparation of progress reports and other deliverables.
• Stay current on relevant sponsor requirements and university policies.

Skills

Project management

Grant administration

Advanced grant-writing skills

Strong communication

Knowledge of NIH and UTHealth policies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a health-administration related field

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Program Manager to provide project management and grant administration support for BIG-ARC, a research group within the McWilliams School. The role ensures that grant projects and service requests are executed efficiently and comply with all requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, including generous time off and health benefits.