Research Coordinator II - School of Public Health (Dallas)

We are hiring a Research Coordinator II (Full-time) to join UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for the day to day operation of the project. This includes developing project materials, organizing and conducting community listening sessions, assisting with data analysis of crash data, and helping to develop a Community Action Plan for Dallas County. The Research Coordinator II is a 12-month grant funded position, and requires 5 days a week of in-person work in Dallas, TX. Ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: The Research Coordinator II, will assist with the Safer Streets 4 All Project in Dallas County with the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for the day to day operation of the project. This includes developing project materials, organizing and conducting community listening sessions, assisting with data analysis of crash data, and helping to develop a Community Action Plan for Dallas County. The Research Coordinator II is a 12-month grant funded position, and requires 5 days a week of in-person work in Dallas, TX. Position Key Accountabilities: Under general supervision, assist with the activities associated with the Safer Streets 4 All Project.Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy, compliance and integrity of data. Data may include human subject data and departmental programmatic data. Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.Prepares the Action Plan and Materials for the Dallas County Health and Human Services.Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports, contracts and grant proposals to various funding agencies.Will lead community listening and learning sessions in Dallas County to understand Safer Streets NeedsAssists investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical tests and the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Helps prepare presentations, and reports including manuscripts for publications and conferences.Assists with the preparation of budgets and reviews re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.Assists with invoicing.Will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Safer Streets 4 All Project.Will work closely with members of the Dallas County Health and Human Service to create the Action Plan.Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: None Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.