Research Coordinator-Senior

The Research Coordinator will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of caregiver-focused research initiatives, with an emphasis on military, veteran, and aging populations. This position will play a critical role in advancing evidence-based programs and community-engaged research that improve the quality of life for family caregivers and those they care for.

Working collaboratively with academic, healthcare, and community partners, the coordinator will assist with research operations, participant engagement, educational initiatives, data collection, and dissemination activities. The position will also support interdisciplinary projects related to caregiving, dementia, behavioral health, resilience, and military family support.

Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, directing, and supervising complex administrative and fiscal functions of a unit directly engaged in research. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group to include pre/post award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff.
• Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions; monitors budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments.
• May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.
• Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain approval for research studies.
• Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations.
• Coordinates educational sessions and journal review meetings; collaborates to provide education and proctor/mentorship opportunities; may oversee the activities of student associates.
• Maintains research subject files for each study and enters all subject data into research database.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects.
• Working knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills Five (5) years of progressive experience in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required.