Job Description
About the position
The Research Coordinator I position at UTHealth School of Public Health is designed to support the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research by performing various administrative functions. This role involves coordinating day-to-day business and financial processes, managing travel and purchasing, and assisting with the smooth operation of projects under the supervision of the Center Manager.
Responsibilities
Β Coordinates the day-to-day business and financial processes.
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Β May trend past performance and forecast future financials.
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Β Coordinates and monitors travel, purchasing, payroll, contracts, and grants.
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Β Assists in reconciling contracts and grants projects.
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Β Handles confidential information and sensitive issues.
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Β Coordinates and schedules Human Resources activities including recruiting and selection for classified staff.
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Β Monitors open encumbrances and expenditures, providing reports on budget status.
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Β Responsible for acquiring documents needed to monitor adherence to grant or program requirements.
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Β Maintains departmental equipment and space inventories.
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Β May train entry-level support staff.
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Β Advises on financial and business practices, policy, and procedures as assigned by supervisor.
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Β Responsible for making routine business and financial decisions and judgment calls.
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Β Assigned routine budget and financial responsibilities by supervisor.
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Β Maintains and reconciles financial records.
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Β Assists with coordination of lecture series and other department events.
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Β Coordinates department project/administrative files for storage for the mandatory retention period.
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Β Provides support for department faculty as needed.
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Β Responsible for entering and processing deposits and invoicing service contracts or salary reimbursement agreements against department funds.
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Β Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Β Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
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Β Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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Β Working knowledge of MS Office.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
Β 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
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Β Generous time off equating to around 37-38 days per year
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Β Longevity Pay after two years of service
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Β Retirement/pension plan
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Β Free financial and legal counseling
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Β Free mental health counseling services
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Β Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
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Β Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
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Β Resources for child and elder care
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