Research Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title:

Research Program Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Population Research Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes 

This position will end 8/31/26. The work shift is a M-F schedule; however, study visits will also need to be held on weekends and evenings.

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Purpose

The purpose of the Research Program Coordinator position is to coordinate observational studies and intervention trials that aim to improve nutritional status, caregiving practices and health among adults and families with young children.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead daily operations for research program, including in person visits with clinical research measurements, child developmental assessments, data management and processing, and trainings with study team members and volunteers

• Lead participant recruitment, study visit coordination and logistics, tracking and retention

• Implement study intervention for clinical trials and other studies, collect data, conduct recruitment screening and enrollment, and complete administrative visit duties for study visits

• Other related tasks

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree and three years of responsible level experience with coordinating or administering a program, or Masters degree and one year, or doctoral degree.  

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting, or comparable technology-oriented business.  

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to discuss personal topics with families in a compassionate, sensitive manner. Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to follow-through, and strong problem-solving skills.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and willingness to learn other technologies as necessary.  

• Ability to work independently and on a team. 

 Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree.

• Registered Dietitian.

• Spanish speaking. 

• Prior intervention experience with families and young children.

Salary Range

• $47,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical Office Environment

Required Materials 

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest