Job Posting Title:

Research Program Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

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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:

May 15, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 14, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

The Research Program Coordinator will provide the skills and experience needed to help develop and coordinate research studies at the University of Texas at Austin in the Human Development and Family Sciences Department.

The purpose of this position is to serve the Principal Investigator (PI) in the development and coordination of multiple on-going research projects. Key functions of the Research Program Coordinator include providing the skills and experience needed to help develop and manage the infrastructure of a research lab serving as the lead contact point for community partners, research assistants, and participating teachers and parents. Specific tasks may include data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, research subject interfacing, light clerical duties and control of equipment and supplies. Research Program Coordinator may also review literature for related research developments and techniques, compile findings and generate reports, and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives. In addition, this position will plan and monitor performance against the PIs research goals and objectives. The position will interact with internal and external project stakeholders to build project support and requires the ability to work independently.

The position will end 5/14/2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities

* Coordinate team activities and lead and create agendas for meetings

* Prepare documents related to research activities, including funding agency reports, study protocols, Data Use Agreements and other data governance, and IRB submissions

* Participate in recruitment of study participants

* Collect and record study data and develop study database/tracking

* Supervise undergraduate/graduate research assistants, and help supervise other staff working on the PIs projects

* Maintain databases, source documents (surveys, consent, interest forms) and other study-related files

* Administrative Support (e.g. supply purchasing, expenses, interface with divisional grant team)

* Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Required Qualifications

* A bachelor's degree with some research lab experience

* Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, record-keeping, and writing skills

* Experience working with children and families

* Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

* The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience coordinating research activities with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

* Prior experience managing IRB protocols

* Prior experience interacting with research participants

Salary Range

$40,000 depending on qualifications

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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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 documents 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 HOP-3031.

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