Implementation coordinator [h1.location_city]

Position Summary :

Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. The coordinator will work closely with the project PI and investigators to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

We seek to hire experienced individuals who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about translating research into practice to improve community health outcomes. This position offers a hybrid schedule with the flexibility of remote and in-office work at UTHealth Houston, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX. Our institute is dedicated to accelerating the application of evidence to enhance population health in real-world settings. We aim to bridge the gap between research and practice by leveraging implementation science. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in pioneering implementation research and collaborate with expert faculty members in the field of implementation science.

Position Key Accountabilities :

• Provides 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; works closely with the Department and the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
• Assists with coordination of events, training programs and other Institute initiatives including seminars, workshops, and courses.
• Prepares 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.

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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 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.