Assistant Director of Clinical Programs and Workforce Initiatives
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX 77004
$74,879.81 - $95,471.75 a year
Description
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203550
Official TSU Title
Assistant Director of Clinical Programs and Workforce Initiatives
Grant Title
N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
The Assistant Director of Clinical Programs and Workforce Initiatives will assist the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPR&I) and the Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation Initiatives (AVPR&II) in the leadership, management, and administration of urban health initiatives to address social determinants of health (SDOH) through direct service, applied research, education, and community engagement at Texas Southern University. This position reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation Initiatives. This role is central to implementing initiatives under the TSU Institute for Urban Public Health and Housing Equity and the Center for Transformative Health, with a focus on housing equity, healthcare access, and workforce development. In alignment with TSU’s commitment to student success and experiential learning, the Assistant Director will also lead the development of an interdisciplinary teaching and learning program designed to engage undergraduate and graduate students in real-world urban health challenges. Through research training, service-learning, and field-based experiences, this program will provide students with practical skills, professional mentorship, and a deeper understanding of community health equity.
Essential Duties Summary
- Supporting the Assistant Vice President, the Assistant Director will manage daily operations of the Center’s medical and wellness clinic, ensure high-quality preventive services and coordinate clinical staff, patient workflows, and regulatory compliance. They will also assist with connecting community members to affordable care and support services.
- The Assistant Director will support community-based research and evaluation on housing and health, including data collection, IRB compliance, report preparation, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for community partners. The role also involves leading outreach and educational programs to address barriers such as housing insecurity and healthcare navigation.
- Supervising staff, student interns, and volunteers, the Assistant Director will help maintain an equity-focused environment aligned with the Center’s strategic goals. This position includes mentoring and teaching TSU students through experiential learning and clinical training, supporting the university’s public health workforce development.
- The Assistant Director may also assist with workshops, guest lectures, and service-learning activities related to social determinants of health.
- Create a university infrastructure, environment and culture inside the University that facilitates, encourages, inspires, nurtures, enhances and supports research, innovation, training and programs in Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement.
- Foster stakeholder and community engagement activities Research initiatives.
- Supports efforts to secure additional funding and maintain positive local, regional, provincial and federal partnerships with government and industry.
- Develop and maintain relationships with granting agencies, government ministries, regulatory bodies, community organizations, municipalities, and other post-secondary institutions
- Ensure compliance with all research administration requirements including legislative, ethics, regulatory, funding agency and others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$74,879.81 - $95,471.75
Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN) from an accredited institution.
Required Licensing/Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of health disparity trends locally and across the greater Houston community.
- Knowledge of conflict of interest and ethics requirements, including federal research requirements.
- Other job-related software and systems.
Skilled in:
- Both verbal and written communication.
- Securing high levels of grants and awards.
- Sustaining high performing and effective teams that engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing staff and their performance.
- Training and development of early career investigators.
- Budget management.
Work Experience
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in public health, health equity, urban health, or community-based program management.
- Experience working in an academic, healthcare, or nonprofit setting is preferred.
Student Engagement:
- Experience developing or supporting experiential learning programs, teaching, mentoring, or supervising students in academic or applied settings.
Community Engagement:
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with underserved communities, local agencies, or community-based organizations.
Research & Evaluation:
- Familiarity with community-based research, program evaluation, data collection, and IRB compliance.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Routine office environment.
- Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
- Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
- Use of video display terminal.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Close Date
10/24/2025
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to internal applicants only.