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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.
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Position Overview
This position will support all of the ITR studies and projects, staff , ITR participants and ITR Imaging Center. This position will assist with participant operation during the ITR studies for department and research administrative, scheduling duties and act as team lead.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and one year experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures
- Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Academic writing skills
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Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
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Job Duties
- Scheduling of participants into various research studies and clinical trials.
- Greet visitors and callers and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs .
- Preparing and maintaining reports of participant throughput.
- Managing New/canceling/pending appointments.
- Pay participants for their participation in the study and monitor and maintain payment logs.
- % - Maintain participant tracking and reporting system for no shows, ratio, and source of call/referral.
- Interview, Neuropsychological Testing, Blood draw, MRI, Medical Exam for each participant.
- Coordinate with imaging center to ensure consistency between different scheduling systems (Ramsoft and internal Scheduling)
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
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Physical Requirements
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8a - 5p On Site
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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