Research Project Coordinator I

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for ourfull

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Cizik School of Nursing is seeking a Research Coordinator I to join a multidisciplinary research team on a casual (as-needed) basis. You will support participant recruitment and consenting, data collection, research intervention activities, and data analysis while contributing to studies that improve health outcomes.

Based in Houston, you will collaborate with faculty, staff, and researchers in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
• Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects.
• Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data.
• Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
• Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.
• May review contracts and develop training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Cizik School of Nursing is seeking a Research Coordinator I to join a multidisciplinary research team on a casual (as-needed) basis. You will support participant recruitment and consenting, data collection, research intervention activities, and data analysis while contributing to studies that improve health outcomes.

Based in Houston, you will collaborate with faculty, staff, and researchers in a dynamic, supportive environment.