Research Area Specialist, Senior IE Independent Evaluator San Antonio

Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology.
• Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews.
• Performs data analysis and interprets results.
• Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• May indirectly oversee the work of other employees.
• Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology.
• Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews.
• Performs data analysis and interprets results.
• Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• May indirectly oversee the work of other employees.
• Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.