What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are looking for a Full-Time Research Coordinator to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in El Paso, TX. In this position, you will support academics and community members in implementing community engagement programs. This position will primarily support researchers/ community organizations from the El Paso, TX communities. 

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include
personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and
timeliness. Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and
governmental agencies. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the development of programs. Coordinate programs with both community and academic partners. Ensures programs are meeting metrics Prepares portions of the annual progress reports and applications for various committees and
ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses. Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may
include patient data and departmental programmatic data. Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership. Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and
funded projects. Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within
department. May review contracts and develop training. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with local community programs is highly preferred. 

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 § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.