Medical Student Research Programs Manager

University of Houston; Georgia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a program administrator to support medical student research and scholarly activity within the College of Medicine. The role assists with initiatives that promote student engagement in research, mentors faculty, coordinates scholarly pathways, and tracks outcomes related to student scholarships.

Responsibilities include expanding research opportunities across basic science and clinical domains, coordinating events such as research days, monitoring budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience managing academic, research, healthcare, or educational programs.
• Master's degree preferred (MPH, MEd, MBA, MS or related).
• Experience with IRB processes, human subjects protections, and research compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical student research programs.
• Monitors program performance using metrics like student participation, abstracts, publications, and funding outcomes.
• Assists in accreditation and quality improvement initiatives related to research and scholarly activity.
• Manages program budgets, stipends, travel awards, and other expenditures.

Skills

Budget management

Research coordination

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, biomedical sciences, education, business administration, or related field

Master's degree (MPH, MEd, MBA, MS, or related field)

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Project management software

Data reporting systems

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a program administrator to support medical student research and scholarly activity within the College of Medicine. The role assists with initiatives that promote student engagement in research, mentors faculty, coordinates scholarly pathways, and tracks outcomes related to student scholarships.

Responsibilities include expanding research opportunities across basic science and clinical domains, coordinating events such as research days, monitoring budgets,