Senior Research Program Coordinator - Texas Center for Disability Studies

Senior Research Program Coordinator - Texas Center for Disability Studies Hiring Department: Office of the Associate Dean for Research Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2027 Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Purpose This position will coordinate the Mapping the Interactions of Language and Early Motor Skills in Down Syndrome (MILES) and Identifying and Distinguishing Early Indicators of Autism in Latino Children (IDEAL) research studies within the Improving Developmental Experiences for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (IDEA) Research Lab. The role will work directly with children with Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers and family members. Responsibilities Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of multiple federally funded research projects with internal and external collaborators. Facilitate regular team meetings, document research team decisions, and track project milestones. Supervise and support research data collection activities, including developmental, language, motor, and autism assessments, parent interviews, and video‑recorded observations. Implement fidelity protocols and quality control to ensure accurate data entry. Oversee recruitment strategies for research participants throughout Texas, including bilingual outreach to Latino communities. Monitor participant retention and engagement. Provide guidance and support to research assistants. Develop training materials, manuals, and standardized protocols for assessment administration, interviewing, and ethical research practices. Assist with preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, renewals, and progress reports to the university and funding agencies. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human development, speech‑language pathology, education, or other related field with at least 5 years of research coordination experience. Direct experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, or related conditions, and their families. Experience administering or coordinating standardized developmental, language, or behavioral assessments. Experience with REDCap or comparable electronic data capture and data management systems. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and standard scheduling and communication tools. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities. Ability to work in person and engage directly with young children, including floor‑level interactions. Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in social work, psychology, human development, speech‑language pathology, education, or other related field with at least 3 years of research coordination experience OR Doctoral Degree in social work, psychology, human development, speech‑language pathology, education, or other related field with at least 1 year of research coordination experience. Experience preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) continuing reviews, progress reports, or grant renewal materials. Experience administering developmental and autism assessments and parent interviews, including instruments such as the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Differential Ability Scales‑2 Early Years, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule‑2 (ADOS‑2), and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Familiarity with community‑engaged research methods and partnerships with community organizations, clinics, or schools. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate participant and family schedules. Bilingual in Spanish. Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 - depending on qualifications Working Conditions Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Work Shift M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. 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