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University of Florida · 1 day ago

Research Coordinator I - FIBER Community Resilience and Service Programs

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Florida’s Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER) is seeking a Research Coordinator I to support major FIBER initiatives focused on disaster resilience and community resilience. The role involves coordinating day-to-day operations, building partnerships, assisting with program development, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Coordinates the day-to-day operations of FIBER and FIBER-involved programs, including program planning, reporting, and evaluation

Coordinates research/project team meetings

Assist with fiscal processes and procedures to compliance with UF, state, and federal policies

Maintain program data, performance metrics, and reporting systems to assess progress and outcomes

Provides guidance to program staff, AmeriCorps members, student employees, and volunteers, coordinates recruitment, onboarding, and training

Build and sustain partnerships with UF units, local governments, community organizations, funders and industry including database of community contacts for FIBER programs

Assist faculty with proposal development and sustainability-related activities by coordinating materials, timelines, and required inputs

Assist faculty with implementation of education, research, or service programs (e.g. the Master of Resilient Urban Design Program)

Support program development, accreditation, and administrative approval processes

Support logistical coordination of studios, field trips, workshops, outreach, and other program activities/events

Perform additional duties as assigned by FIBER leadership

Qualification

Program managementFiscal managementGrant complianceCommunity developmentLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, business management; an allied design field (architecture, planning, construction management, landscape architecture); sustainability studies or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience