Research Coordinator I - Health Promotion & Prevention Research

Research Coordinator I - Health Promotion & Prevention ResearchTexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasHotResearchUTHealth School of Public HealthRequisition #: 200002A1Department: School of Public HealthLocation: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TXPosition Type: Full Time/ Non-ExemptPosition Summary:Under the supervision of the project director, the Research Coordinator I will assist with the administrative tasks required for the smooth running of the assigned project.Position Key Accountabilities:Attend project meetings, take minutes and report out.

Schedules and help prepare meetings and presentations.

Assist with the day to day project management coordination for research projects to include facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.

Assist in budget preparation, tracking expenses, obtaining quotes and other budget related items.

Assists with preparation of annual progress reports with various sponsor agencies.

Interacts with outside vendors and coordinates their activities with other UT partners on projects intervention activities.

Responsible for delivering written and verbal communications to staff and faculty; travel planning, reimbursements, gift cards and petty cash incentives for research related activities. Order research and outreach supplies; maintain logs and files accordingly.

Ensures team adheres to policies and procedures required for compliance with University and Federal guidelines.

Other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Working knowledge of MS Office.Preferred:Sound knowledge of project financial managementMinimum Education:Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.