Mental Health Research Area Specialist

Supported research activities at STRONG STAR (South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience) at UT Health by assisting with research-related tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, following study protocols, and supporting the research team in daily operations. Contributed to research focused on trauma, PTSD, and mental health, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical research standards.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate specialized mental health research activities within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. 
• Ability to monitor and manage important and complex projects concurrently. 
•  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other email software. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to include professional correspondence and research documentation.

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

• One year of experience is required 
• Supports mental health research studies according to the research protocol/plan.
• Performs duties in support of research projects such as pre-screening and scheduling research subjects, research data collection, and organizing and entering data in research databases.
• Ability to coordinate administrative study calls and prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assists in the maintenance of information and literature, and keeps current on literature and developments in the areas of research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical and research staff to complete research tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.