Title: Research Coordinator

Employee Classification: Research Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-College of Public Health

Department: HSC-Dept of Health Admin & Health Policy-303500

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is one of the three higher education institutions of the University of North Texas (UNT) System, with the UNT at Denton and the UNT at Dallas as two other higher education institutions. The UNT System provides high-quality education to those in the North Texas region, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, and Frisco, as well as those from other states. The UNT System has 14,730 employees and educates 49,060 students in the Dallas-Fort Worth North Texas region, which ranks as the fourth largest metroplex in the nation. UNT Health is a graduate academic medical center of the UNT System, comprising six schools – College of Nursing, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and College of Biomedical Sciences – and educating more than 2,400 students. The College of Public Health serves a critical mission of UNT Health, contributing to the innovative research portfolio and delivering cutting-edge graduate education. Since our founding in 1999, our CEPH-accredited College of Public Health has focused on health equity and improving the quality and conditions of life by providing critically needed public health education and research for our communities in North Texas and beyond. We are a values-driven organization with a deep commitment to high-impact educational practices and creating solutions for healthier communities. Visit our website at https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-public-health/ for more information.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will provide support across a range of public health research initiatives. This position will assist with training, technical assistance, and evaluation activities, and will engage stakeholders, prepare reports, and conduct literature reviews. The incumbent will contribute to the development of abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscripts. This position will also support curriculum development, tele-mentoring implementation, and coordination of training events, both online and in-person.

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

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Participate in training and technical assistance activities across multiple projects.
• Serve as liaison with external partners to support collaboration and project implementation.
• Assist with project administration, meeting preparation, and documentation.
• Contribute to project reports, conference abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Support data collection, entry, and management for various research projects.
• Develop and update content for social media platforms and project websites.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 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.