Research Admin Services Program Administrator/ Senior Program Administrator- ASG

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

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time totaling around 37-38 days per year)
• Increased vacation accrual with longevity
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Resources for child and elder care
• Additional work/life services and discounts

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific small and medium programs and/or processes.
• May develop and maintain efficient processes to ensure smooth program operations, including documentation, reporting, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for small and medium program and/or process stakeholders, including team members, clients, and external partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Provides training and support to small and/or medium program staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Manages small and medium program and/or process resources, including budgeting, scheduling, and allocation of personnel and materials to meet program objectives.
• Tracks small and medium program and/or process performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies to ensure small and medium program and/or process success.
• Evaluates small and/or medium program outcomes and processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance program effectiveness.
• May provide daily operational leadership including coordinating the daily activities of the small and/or medium program teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Negotiation skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in database management and spreadsheet applications is essential.
• Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.
• Completion of SRAi Level Up training required.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) by Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) or a similar credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (may substitute with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement).
• 5 years of experience in sponsored project support and administration required.

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 is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees in this role must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Routine reviews will assess criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary.

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