About this role
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
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- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 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 awesome retirement/pension plan!
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- 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!
Research Administrative Services Program Administrator/Senior Program Administrator
Administrative Services Group, Basic Science Departments - McGovern Medical School
Position Summary
The Program Administrator, Research Administrative Services provides leadership and oversight for research administration activities supporting the Basic Science Departments within the Medical School. As part of the Administrative Services Group, this role plans, coordinates, and manages small- to medium-scale programs and processes, ensuring compliance with institutional requirements and regulations governing government and privately sponsored research grants and contracts. The Program Administrator serves as a key resource in interpreting policies and procedures, streamlining administrative processes, and supporting the effective management of research programs and operations.
Position Key Accountabilities
- 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 develop 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.
Certification/Skills
- 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
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience
5 years of experience required in sponsored project support and administration required
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.