Assistant Director - Research GIA

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions

• Creation of PI's scientific aims into operational plans, SOPs, and training materials.
• Writing grant sections, regulatory documents, and reports to sponsors and leadership.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate coordinators, research assistants, and student staff.
• Utilization of sound judgment in handling protocol deviations, adverse events, and confidentiality issues.
• Work across departments and institutions and with community partners.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and data or project management tools with statistical software (SPSS, R, or SAS).
• Assist in the oversight of federal research regulations and human subjects protections (45 CFR 46, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA), preparing IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Create extramural grant submissions, preferably NIH, including budgets, bio sketches, letters of support, and required forms.
• Manage study timelines, recruitment and retention targets, and progress reporting across concurrent projects. Proficiency with REDCap or a comparable electronic data capture system

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus three years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 7 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from SOCRA, ACRP, or NCURA (e.g., CCRP, CCRC, CRA)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Master's degree in public health, psychology, gerontology, neuroscience, health sciences, research administration, or a related field.
• Experience with research involving older adults, people living with dementia, or family caregivers.
• Familiarity with NIH post-award processes: RPPRs, Just-in-Time submissions, subaward management, effort reporting, and no-cost extensions.
• Experience with community-engaged or rural health research, including recruitment in underserved populations. Experience coordinating neuroimaging (e.g., MRI/fMRI) or biomarker studies.
• Certification from SOCRA, ACRP, or NCURA (e.g., CCRP, CCRC, CRA)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.