Research Assistant (Scheduler)

University of North Texas Health Science Center
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 18, 2025
Title: Research Assistant (Scheduler) 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 FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible 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. 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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 any 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) Job Duties: 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 and other duties as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday On-Site, 8:00am - 5:00pm Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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