Medical Student Research Program Manager I

Department: Medical
EducationSalary: $43,000 - $51,000 (Commensurate
with Experience/Education)
Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized
university program or department. May supervise staff employees,
student workers, programs or processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or
medium-sized department or program.

2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to
budget.

3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates
performance.

4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts,
research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure
manuals, and other written material and documentation.

5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.

6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.

7. May administer grants and grant-related related communications,
scholarships and other operations.

8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and
procedures.

9. May serve as property custodian for the department.

10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both
theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or
professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one
professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally
obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from
a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized
training program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed. Experience: No experience required.

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of

education.

Position Summary:

Supports the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of
medical student research and scholarly activity programs within the
College of Medicine. Assist with initiatives that promote student
engagement in research, supports faculty mentorship programs,
coordinates scholarly pathways and research experiences, and tracks
institutional outcomes related to student scholarships.
Collaborates with faculty, students, institutional leaders, and
external partners to develop and sustain a comprehensive research
infrastructure that supports student academic success and scholarly
productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supports strategic efforts to expand research opportunities and
enhance student participation in basic science, clinical,
translational, educational, and community-engaged research.

2. Monitors program performance using established metrics,
including student participation, mentorship engagement, abstracts,
presentations, publications, and external funding outcomes.
Interfaces with systems for tracking student scholarly activities
and preparing reports.

3. Support accreditation and quality improvement initiatives
related to research and scholarly activity.

4. Supports management of program budgets, student stipends, travel
awards, operational expenditures, and other fiscal activities.
Manage institutional student research funding programs and travel
awards.

5. Planning and execution of student research events, including
research symposia, poster sessions, research day activities,
workshops, and other programs. Coordinate annual Medical Student
Research Day and other similar events.

6. Assists in developing, implementing, and overseeing medical
student research programs, including structured academic
coursework, summer research experiences, and longitudinal research
initiatives.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration,
biomedical sciences, education, business administration, or a
related field.

Experience:

Three to five years of progressively responsible experience
managing academic, research, healthcare, or educational
programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MEd, MBA, MS, or related field).
• Experience in academic medicine or a health professions education

environment.

• Experience supporting medical student, graduate, or resident

research programs.

• Knowledge of IRB processes, human subjects protections, and

research compliance.

• Experience managing budgets, grants, and program evaluation

activities.

• Experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, project management software,

and data reporting systems.

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.