UTHealth Houston
Research Coordinator II - School of Public Health - Bilingual - Spanish
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Research Coordinator II - School of Public Health - Bilingual - Spanish 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 hiring immediately for a Research Coordinator II to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this position, you will oversee the adaptation and implementation of a community-based exercise training clinical trial for persons with multiple sclerosis. Work with a collaborative team recruiting participants, coordinating community health worker behavioral coaches, and opportunities for manuscript and conference authorship. The ideal candidate should have two years of experience qualitative methods, SPSS, and project management. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. 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.).
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – 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 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 The Research Coordinator II will work independently, with minimal supervision, on an NIH-funded clinical trial adapting and testing an exercise training program for Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (funded through June 2029). This includes general study administration, budget management, clinical trial implementation, human subjects approvals, conducting of research, and project closeout. The coordinator will be responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries, and for compiling and reporting on the study including protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. The role includes coordinating with team members to schedule community advisory board meetings, screening and recruiting study participants, and assisting in developing manuscripts, posters, and grant proposals. Preferred experience in designing and implementing health promotion interventions, with a focus on implementation science.
Position Key Accountabilities
Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research project, including personnel, facilities, supplies, budgets, and timeliness.
Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to private foundations and governmental agencies; collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures proper staff training.
Maintains confidential data records and ensures data integrity; data may include patient and program data.
May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups; oversee community advisory board and multi-institution meetings.
Lead recruitment, enrollment (including informed consent), and outcome assessments for the clinical trial. Conduct summative qualitative interviews. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office
SPSS preferred
Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of relevant experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
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.
Security Sensitivity This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 and related provisions; see official policy for complete details.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Research Coordinator II - School of Public Health - Bilingual - Spanish 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 hiring immediately for a Research Coordinator II to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this position, you will oversee the adaptation and implementation of a community-based exercise training clinical trial for persons with multiple sclerosis. Work with a collaborative team recruiting participants, coordinating community health worker behavioral coaches, and opportunities for manuscript and conference authorship. The ideal candidate should have two years of experience qualitative methods, SPSS, and project management. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. 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.).
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – 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 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 The Research Coordinator II will work independently, with minimal supervision, on an NIH-funded clinical trial adapting and testing an exercise training program for Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (funded through June 2029). This includes general study administration, budget management, clinical trial implementation, human subjects approvals, conducting of research, and project closeout. The coordinator will be responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries, and for compiling and reporting on the study including protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. The role includes coordinating with team members to schedule community advisory board meetings, screening and recruiting study participants, and assisting in developing manuscripts, posters, and grant proposals. Preferred experience in designing and implementing health promotion interventions, with a focus on implementation science.
Position Key Accountabilities
Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research project, including personnel, facilities, supplies, budgets, and timeliness.
Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to private foundations and governmental agencies; collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures proper staff training.
Maintains confidential data records and ensures data integrity; data may include patient and program data.
May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups; oversee community advisory board and multi-institution meetings.
Lead recruitment, enrollment (including informed consent), and outcome assessments for the clinical trial. Conduct summative qualitative interviews. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office
SPSS preferred
Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of relevant experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
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.
Security Sensitivity This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 and related provisions; see official policy for complete details.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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