University of Arizona · 5 months ago
Research Program Administration Officer II
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $74K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Research Program Administration Officer II to coordinate research, education, and training activities for the NSF Research Traineeship program. The role involves developing and implementing a student trainee program, managing communications, and providing administrative support to co-directors.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with BRIDGES leadership to design and implement a strong strategy to recruit a diverse cohort of student fellows and trainees
Be a primary and collegial point of contact for student candidates, recruits and trainees, and maintain student handbook and documentation to track student progress through the program
Coordinate with domestic and international collaborators to organize student trainee research internships and trainee teaching activities on campus or in local schools
Work closely with the BRIDGES evaluator on evaluation activities
Coordinate application for, and implementation of a new certificate in Ecosystem Genomics
Compose replies to correspondence, summarize reports and information to facilitate review, manage, in coordination with Principal Investigators, preparation and submission of BRIDGES-related proposals and related documents, and development of funding strategies
Proactively identify, evaluate and resolve program problems within scope of the position
Coordinate with business office staff in relevant departments to maintain budget information for BRIDGES accounts, and complete appropriate paperwork to comply with University of Arizona policies, including for purchases, reimbursements, and travel
Prepare special and recurring reports; make recommendations for purchases, and make purchases
Maintain up-to-date information for BRIDGES program website (https://bridges.arizona.edu/)
Plan conferences, meetings, meals, and other events, with a special focus on organizing the annual all-hands Convergence Institute of the BRIDGES NRT
Maintain calendar for project co-directors, arranging necessary travel reservations and itineraries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
General familiarity with University procedures related to research and academic programs
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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