Research Program Coordinator, Department of Population Health, Dell Medical School

Job Posting Title: Research Program Coordinator, Department of Population Health, Dell Medical School

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Hiring Department: Department of Population Health

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Position Open To: All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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Earliest Start Date: Immediately

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Position Duration: Expected to Continue

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Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is expected to continue as long as start-up funds or grant funds are available to support the position.

Purpose

Under supervision of the Research Director, the Research Coordinator supports a faculty member in the Department of Population Health in carrying out her research agenda regarding asthma, allergies, and environmental health. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: overseeing research assistants, assisting the research director in implementing study protocols, study participant recruitment/interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, records management, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).

Responsibilities

Assist the Research Director with the implementation, and coordination of the Asma Guárdian research project and other projects as determined. Help prepare IRB and other regulatory applications, renewals, and amendments and assist with necessary IRB training requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs. Maintain manual of procedures for each study assigned.

Coordinate the development of the Asma Guárdian web platform/app and tool kits working in close collaboration with the company/person creating the platforms.

Manage the formation of focus groups and subsequent meetings and appointments. Collaborate with group facilitators and community health workers. Develop and implement strategies for study recruitment and retention of participants, which will include children and their families. Act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments, and directing to various locations.

Assist in the development of the data capture and management system and the development of data QA/QC. Use a variety of software and database technologies, including RedCap, Excel, and the study web platform/app. Enter all required focus group coding transcription and study data on an ongoing basis.

Assist writing job descriptions, interview, train, motivate and supervise additional study staff under direction of the Research Director. Ensure studies are conducted according to standard operating procedures and staff adhere to study protocols and procedures. Ensure compliance of QA/QC activities related to studies.

Maintain working relationships with other study teams both internal and external to the institution and act as a contact between research director and other partners. Participate in weekly study team meetings and regular trainings and in-services with the study team.

Assist with the TexHALE study, already in progress, by working with the study team to conduct study participant assessments, which may include lung function testing, vital signs, allergy testing, and collection of biologic specimens such as nasal mucus, saliva, urine and blood specimens. Conduct home visits and environmental sample collection and assist with study recruitment.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience required. Fluent in Spanish. Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting, or comparable health-or social services-oriented organization. Demonstrated organizational skills. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to discuss personal topics with research participants in a compassionate, sensitive manner with an understanding of the ethical as well as HIPAA requirements. Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to follow-through, and strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn other technologies. Ability to work independently and on a team. Access to a car for traveling to locations on/off campus including participant homes and partner organization health clinics. Outgoing and engaging personality, comfortable interacting one-on-one with diverse populations of study participants. Finalist is required to complete Ascension Seton Research Affiliate application and UT Health Worklife Screening process, part of this involves proof of and/or completion of immunizations for our affiliates approval. Additional education may substitute for experience. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system. At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Focus group experience. Community experience generally, preferably as a certified Community Health Work or working with CHWs. Comfortable with technology and interacting with a group or company building the website/app.

Salary Range

$37,908 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around biohazards.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.