Research Area Spec-Associate (Strong Star)

Under general supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks including recruitment, data collection, and the day-to-day operations of research projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting research projects according to the research plan/project.
• Performs duties in support of research projects such as scheduling research subjects, obtaining research data, organizing data, researching records, and entering data in a research database.
• Assists in conducting literature reviews and maintains information.
• Assists in the maintenance of information and literature, and keeps current on literature and developments in the areas of research.
• Prepares materials for publication.
• Trains and guides other lower-level research support personnel in techniques; explains and demonstrates instrument capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Up to one (1) year of related experience is required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery, and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility, and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education, and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
• Life Insurance: Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental: Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, including two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options provide either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability: Employees can enroll in Disability Insurance, which provides income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Employees can enroll in FSAs to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent daycare expenses or out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan with UT Health matching employee contributions. ORP is available for eligible faculty and staff. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month, usable for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts: Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym memberships.