Job Description

Coordinator, Translational Research

R0147135

Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjobs%40unr.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cmichellebriggs%40unr.edu%7C3fc56ddb0d3143705f1c08d9932205df%7C523b4bfc0ebd4c03b2b96f6a17fd31d8%7C1%7C0%7C637702596595879550%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=f3IzAEa5H3%2FeLS%2BymU9ZqLPkGDVrZukYCBVy8XHJYe0%3D&reserved=0. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the role of Translational Research Coordinator.

The Translational Research Coordinator at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine provides comprehensive oversight and execution support for research protocols with exceptional accuracy and adherence to project timelines, while ensuring regulatory compliance. They develop and enhance research infrastructure, provide administrative support, manage documentation and databases, and coordinate events to promote collaboration and foster translational research projects. As the primary contact point for program inquiries, they facilitate communication among all stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships. They collect and analyze program data, prepare detailed reports, track key outcomes, recommend program improvements, assist with budget monitoring, and handle special projects to achieve program objectives. This position is located within the new UNR Med Translational Research Center and reports to the Associate Dean, Clinical Research.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of self-management and initiative, including attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Additionally, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with varying audiences will be critical to success in the role. Proficiency in strategic coordination and program development is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two years of related work experience OR

Master's Degree and one year of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in translational or clinical research coordination, experience with research protocols and compliance, or project management in a healthcare setting

Certification: CCRC or ACRP-CP certification or equivalent within three years of hire

Compensation Grade

B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/compensation/salary-schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. https://www.unr.edu/hr/jobs/dual-career-program

Reno/Tahoe Area:

Located just a three-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco, the Reno/Tahoe area is one of the country's premier outdoor destinations. Within less than an hour's drive, you will find several renowned winter sports resorts, such as Palisades Tahoe, the host of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, along with hundreds of mountain biking and hiking trails, including the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail, for year-round enjoyment. The region offers an array of festivals and cultural activities, including museums and performing arts centers, and attracts world-class entertainers.

For more information on Reno/Tahoe, please visit:

• http://www.reno.gov/
• http://www.tahoe.com/
• http://livability.com/reno/nv
• https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/
• http://www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu/

Department Contact

Jenny Trinh

mailto:jennyt@unr.edu

Search Coordinator

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6218184

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a “Top Tier” Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.

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