Research Assistant (Scheduler Bilingual Position)

at  University of North Texas Health Science Center

Title: Research Assistant (Bilingual Position)
Employee Classification: Research Assistant
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic “bench-top” science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer’s disease.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as preparing routine correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other clerical and administrative related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Confident professional appearance and positive demeanor with ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information
• Performs collaboratively and with extraordinary teamwork
• Excellent written and oral communication proficiently, good organizational skills
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn internal processes and procedures, including purchasing, travel accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Scheduling of participants into research studies. Assist with participant check in system.
• Greet visitors or callers and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
• Work Orders, filing, making packets and labels.
• Walking participants to location on campus for blood draw.
• Maintaining supply inventory and order general office supplies for research clinic
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
• Answer telephones and transfer calls to appropriate individuals