Project Coordinator

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Position Information

UNT System Overview	Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title	Project Coordinator
Department	HSC-Health Behavior & Health Sys-303500
Job Location	Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time
Retirement Eligibility	TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information	For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information	Commensurate with experience
Department Summary	Consisting of 14 full-time and 15 affiliated faculty, HBHS is one of two departments in the UNTHSC School of Public Health. The goal of the HBHS department is to help communities and health systems improve policy, management, and public health practice. Graduates of our MPH, MHA, MS and PhD programs assume positions in healthcare, business, human services, research, and academic settings. Our faculty are widely recognized for their innovative teaching and impactful research. Their work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, National Science Foundation, and many other national, state and local agencies. Faculty are widely published in the areas of patient safety, disease control, health disparities and underserved populations, women’s and children’s health, participatory research, substance abuse prevention, and online/m-health interventions. HBHS faculty have received national and international awards for their work bridging teaching, research and practice. The department recognizes the benefits derived from a diverse community of scholars. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment
Position Overview	The person in this position will provide research support and work closely with Dr. Kline and his team of investigators in the implementation of an NIH CEAL funded study related to COVID– 19 vaccination among Latinx populations. Tasks include assisting with: team meetings; participant mail, email, and phone communications; participant recruitment and tracking; human subjects applications and modifications; participant payments; adherence to study protocols, preparation of timely status reports and updates for the investigators; liaising with graduate students and lab volunteers; perform related duties as required. The coordinator will assist in dissemination of research findings through assistance with manuscript preparation and organizing community forums in partnership with community organizations.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Good communication skills (professionalism, empathy, interviewing) Well organized and attention to details Be self-motivated, flexible/adaptable, and can work independently Able to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines Able to work with research tracking databases (Excel, REDCap) Able to document research procedures Able to assist in data management and quality control
Preferred Qualifications	Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience, knowledge of the literature on social determinants of health, experience working with research participants, experience in preparation of posters and manuscripts. Ability to communicate and understand Spanish. determinants of health, experience working with research participants, experience in preparation of posters and manuscripts.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday
Driving University Vehicle	No
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title	Project Coordinator
Physical Requirements	Carrying, Driving, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Standing, Walking, Writing, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

o	Handling participant mail/email/ phone communications; participant recruitment and tracking; human subjects applications and modifications; participant payments payments

o	Adherence to study protocols, preparation of timely status reports and updates for the investigators

o	Team meetings; communications via e-mails/calls

o	Liaising graduate students and lab volunteers; coordinating with community partners; perform related duties as required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S4393P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their background and experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references electronically.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/60258

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