Job Description
Position Summary:
Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Β 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.
Β Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
Β 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.
Β Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Β Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
Β Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
Β Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
Β Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.
Β May review contracts and develop training.
Β Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Β Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Β Working knowledge of MS Office.
Β Knowledge of clinical trials, preferred.
Minimum Education:
Β BachelorΒs degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Β Two (2) years of relevant experience. 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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code Β§ 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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