Program Coordinator, Senior - VP for Research & Economic Development Office

JOB PURPOSE:

• Under limited supervision, coordinate and manage the operational, administrative, and programmatic functions of complex, division-wide research initiatives, internal competitions, and strategic engagement programs within the Research and Economic Development Division (REDD). Serve as a primary liaison and operational lead for internal seed grant competitions, limited submission processes, external permitting workflows, strategic stakeholder events, and research impact initiatives. Exercise independent judgment and analytical problem-solving to facilitate cross-campus research engagement, track metrics, and optimize division operational workflows.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate operational activities for division initiatives and sponsored projects, including time-lines, logistics, communications, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Plan and administer division programs, workshops, meetings, and events that support research engagement, collaboration, and outreach across internal and external constituencies.
• Develop and coordinate program communications, website content, and outreach materials to promote division priorities, opportunities, and accomplishments.
• Track program activity, maintain records, and prepare reports, summaries, and related documentation to support assessment, compliance, and decision-making.
• Support budget-related processes, scheduling, documentation, and workflow improvements; provide guidance and coordination for assigned projects and unit operations.
• SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
• Represent the unit on university committees and working groups as appropriate. Maintain professional knowledge of emerging trends in research administration and higher education programming. Perform other related division support duties as assigned.
• COMPETENCIES:
• Independence
• Individual Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Judgment
• Quantity of Work
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3 years work-related experience
• Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
• Experience Evaluation
• Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.
• Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.
• 3 years work-related experience
• Evaluation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coordinating events, programs, or complex logistics involving multiple campus units, partners, or external constituents
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures or experience interpreting policies, procedures, and administrative regulations.
• Experience with office management procedures and operations
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills
• REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
• On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

WORK LOCATION:

• On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
• WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
• HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

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