"Research Program Manager II (COM)"

Department

Humana Health System Sci Inst

Salary

49,400-56,200

Description

* Support Smart Transitions grant - Supporting minority older adults regarding telehealth for medical and medication adherence following diabetes related hospital care transitions. This position may be security sensitive requiring a criminal history investigation of the final candidate. This position is grant funded. Manages the day to day operations of a large program or department within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs and processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
2. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
6. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.
7. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
8. May serve as property custodian for the department.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Lead participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts, ensuring adherence to study protocols, IRB requirements, and culturally responsive engagement strategies.
• Lead community engagement efforts by cultivating partnerships, coordinating outreach activities, and ensuring that research priorities, study materials, and implementation strategies align with community needs and perspectives.
• Support scholarly dissemination by conducting literature reviews, cleaning datasets, preparing figures/tables, and coordinating manuscript submissions, conference abstracts and posters.
• Contribute to grant development by drafting proposal components, supporting protocol design and operational workflows.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research trainees, providing guidance on research methods, project management, and professional development.
• Translate research findings for diverse audiences—including healthcare industry partners, community organizations, and academic stakeholders—through presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.