School Research Administrator

• Facilitating communications and coordinating research activity among project team members located at organizations across the US
• Administering project timeline and overseeing adherence to project milestones and deadlines
• Monitoring project budget and overseeing expenditures
• Liaising with Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure proper award management
• Ensuring compliance with Convergence Accelerator Phase II innovation curriculum
• Responding to outreach from NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Officers
• Creating and maintaining project records and databases
• Arranging meetings, appointments, and travel logistics on behalf of project personnel
• Coordinating logistics for virtual and in-person events
• Participate in regular project management and other team meetings
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid (office + remote) role
• Experience assisting research projects in the social sciences or related areas a plus

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.