Research Program Coordinator, Woolfolk Center, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting

Title:

Research Program Coordinator, Woolfolk Center, Moody College of Communication

Hiring Department: Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Associate Director of the Woolfolk Center to establish and maintain a collaborative research team across several testing sites. Key responsibilities of this position include developing and managing proposals for the Institutional Review Board regarding human subjects research, creating project and team schedules, overseeing project budgets, preparing funding proposals, and ensuring the smooth operation of the center.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong attention to detail, effective decision-making and critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, a proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and adept problem-solving capabilities.

This is a 2 year position with continuation dependent on funding.

To coordinate the daily operations of the research projects at the Woolfolk Center for Language Disorders Research.

• Support the Associate Director in day-to-day coordination and communication regarding program activities.
• Manage the calendars for the research program – including scheduling and communicating with research staff and participants for research activities.
• Maintain research records and ensure fidelity of data collection using REDCap and other systems.
• Assist in generating and maintaining data files for analysis.
• Assist in the development and submission of proposals and revisions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Coordinate participant recruitment by engaging with families and community partners to enhance recruitment efforts and maintain lasting relationships with participants.
• Assist with fiscal management of the center including budgeting, reimbursements, and processing payments.

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience coordinating or administering a research and/or clinical program OR Master’s degree and one year of experience coordinating or administering such a program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience coordinating a research project.
• Experience with REDCap.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Training in the field of speech-language pathology.

$50,000+ depending on qualifications

• Monday – Friday 8-5. Occasional weekend evening work for community events for recruitment.
• This position may be considered for a hybrid work environment.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.

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