Research Admin Services Program Administrator​/Senior Program Administrator- ASG

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all equating to about 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 retirement/pension plan
• 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

The Program Administrator, Research Administrative Services, plans, coordinates, and monitors the research administrative activities of the division, ensuring that small to medium scale programs or processes comply with regulations governing government and private research grants and contracts. This role involves interpreting and applying relevant procedures and regulations, as well as developing, planning, and managing all activities for division programs and/or processes, functioning in a leadership capacity within the program.

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific small and medium programs and/or processes.
• May develop and maintain efficient processes to ensure smooth program operations, including documentation, reporting, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for small and medium program and/or process stakeholders, including team members, clients, and external partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Provides training and support to small and/or medium program staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Manages small and medium program and/or process resources, including budgeting, scheduling, and allocation of personnel and materials to meet program objectives.
• Tracks small and medium program and/or process performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies to ensure small and medium program and/or process success.
• Evaluates small and/or medium program outcomes and processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance program effectiveness.
• May provide daily operational leadership, including coordinating the daily activities of the small and/or medium program teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Negotiation skills are a plus
• Proficiency in database management and spreadsheet applications is essential
• Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.
• Completion of SRAi Level Up training required
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) by Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) or a similar credential preferred

Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

5 years of experience required in sponsored project support and administration.

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code, Texas Government Code 51.215, and Texas Business and Commerce Code 411.094. To the extent that the position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of that infrastructure is a minimum qualification. Personnel in such positions are routinely reviewed for criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries.

117.001(2) also applies. 791.4 emphasizes residency requirements.

• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.