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Department Summary

The Department of Population & Community Health in the College of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth is seeking a Project Coordinator (1.0 FTE) for a research study.

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator will be involved in everyday operations of a federally funded research study testing the effectiveness of a smartphone app for reducing heavy drinking among people experiencing homelessness. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Walters and the rest of the study team to ensure successful participant recruitment and retention, testing and providing feedback on study materials including surveys and phone responses, monitoring study progress and data management and analysis, and related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to enthusiastically engage with potential research participants.
• Ability to identify and recruit research participants.
• Ability to retain research participants.
• Ability to monitor study progress and data management.
• Ability to organize.
• Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Great attention to detail.
• Flexibility in adjusting to new work-related requirements as they arise.
• Ability to work as part of a large, multi-site team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Research management software experience, such as Endnote, Microsoft365, QDS, or REDCap.
• Communication software experience, such as Teams, Zoom, and social media.

Job Duties

• Recruit research participants for the study.
• Retain research participants of the study.
• Preparing reports and monitoring progress for the study.
• Developing summary reports and presentations for the study.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, occasional after hours and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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. 

Benefits

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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.