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Research Assistant (Scheduler)

  • 510936
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff

Title: Research Assistant (Scheduler)

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This position will perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as preparing routine correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other clerical and administrative related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Confident professional appearance and positive demeanor with ability to maintain composure under pressure.
  • Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information.
  • Performs collaboratively and with extraordinary teamwork.
  • Excellent written and oral communication proficiently, good organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn internal processes and procedures, including purchasing, travel accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job Duties:

  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
  • Scheduling of participants into research studies. Assist with participant check in system.
  • Greet visitors or callers and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
  • Work Orders, filing, making packets and labels.
  • Walking participants to location on campus for blood draw.
  • Maintaining supply inventory and order general office supplies for research clinic.
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
  • Answer telephones and transfer calls to appropriate individuals and other duties as needed.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday On-Site, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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