Title: Research Coordinator

Employee Classification: Research Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Research Office-TCOM-300670

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Our office aims to provide our students with a meaningful research-based educational experience, so they become exemplary clinicians and informed consumers of medical research outcomes in the practice of evidence-based medicine. We are guided by our values and are available to serve you with respect and integrity in the spirit of collaboration so that we can create innovative solutions in the pursuit of excellence, thus setting the stage for world-changing discoveries.

Position Overview

The research coordinator will support research related activities for the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) and support the Associate Dean for Research with administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years research related experience, experience in higher education or any combination of both.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced skills with common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Photoshop.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to function independently, uses discretion, works under pressure and prioritizes tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with at least 5 years research related experience, higher education or combination of both.
• Experience in an academic health center environment providing administrative support.
• Administrative experience/exposure to grants management and research procedures.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate research projects as a member of a research team and perform tasks such as, but not limited to, recruiting, enrolling, consenting and interviewing research subjects, maintaining research files and maintaining research databases as assigned.
• Serve as the IRB liaison. Responsible for knowing local research and Institutional Review Board regulations and federal research regulations as applicable to this study. Understand the IRB protocol for lab studies and ensure that it is followed.
• Participate in the recording and analysis of research data and in the production of publications and presentations related to the research project.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of UNTHSC and sponsor policies and procedures as well as federal regulations governing submission of proposals for external funding.
• Interprets and explains regulations, policies and procedures to staff and faculty.
• Selects and determines procedures, processes, techniques and methods by which selected goals may be accomplished.
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
• Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
• Uses UNTHSC financial systems to track budgets, expenses, encumbrances, as well as generate projections. Structures and tracks cost share funds and works to ensure timely fiscal reporting and reviews.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 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:

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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.