Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV - Site Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV - Site Coordinator to manage project data, coordinate with partners, and support researchers. This full-time, grant-funded role requires strong data handling and communication skills, with a focus on meeting milestones and delivering reports.

Salary ranges from $58,000 to $63,000, with employment eligibility and standard UT Austin benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field with multiple years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project data submission, collection, and cleaning.
• Engage with project partners to improve data quality and timeliness.
• Support PIs to monitor milestones and progress toward goals.
• Assist in developing research reports and data visualizations for reporting.

Skills

Project coordination

Data management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Master's degree related field

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Posting Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV - Site Coordinator

Hiring Department: Office of the Associate Dean for Research

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Nov 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project-related data submission, collection, and cleaning.
• This may involve regular meetings with project partners to identify strategies to improve data quality and timeliness.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with project partners to support collaborative research, including providing training, facilitating workgroups, fidelity visits, focus groups, and interviews to support research projects.
• Coordinate and support Principal Investigators (PIs) to monitor project milestones and progress to meet goals.
• Assist and support in the development of research reports or data visualization for site feedback and project reporting.
• Coordinate and support the development of the publication(s) and presentation(s) to advance the research field.
• Attend and participate in regular project meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or field related to the work to be performed with at least 6 years of related experience OR Master's Degree with major coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or field related to the work to be performed with at least 4 years related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to write for both academic and lay audiences.
• Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Clinical or research experience in the field of mental health.
• Experience with community-based participatory research.

Salary Range $58,000 - $63,000 - depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Work Shift M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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Compliance

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