Research Coordinator II - School of Public Health; Bilingual

Position Summary

This project promotes physical activity in rural health clinics in South Texas. The Research Coordinator will plan, organize and coordinate project management activities across a variety of areas. This role will focus on overseeing administrative, operational, and coordination activities essential to the successful execution of the project.

• Support the planning, development, and implementation of research and community-based projects, including coordinating day‑to‑day project operations and activities.
• Assist with project management and administration, including maintaining project records and compliance documentation, organizing central project files, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate daily project operations by organizing meetings, trainings, and site visits; facilitating communication among project team members, clinic partners, and community stakeholders; and providing project management support to project staff, including community health workers and graduate research assistants.
• Support the development of project materials, including protocols, training materials, recruitment plans, reports, and other project resources.
• Assist with human subjects and project compliance activities, including the development and maintenance of regulatory and compliance documents.
• Support data collection activities and the maintenance of project data files.
• Assist with the preparation of scientific, research, and project‑related materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience working with human subjects research and IRB processes, preferred.
• Experience using software for survey development and data management, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

• 2 years of relevant experience required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

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 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
• To the extent that this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code, maintaining the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification. Personnel in such positions will be routinely reviewed to determine whether criminal history or ties to foreign adversaries may preclude continued employment.

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, protective leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year).
• Longer stay accrues more vacation.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and wellness program access.
• Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones).
• Resources for child and elder care.

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