CA-AI Research Operations Manager

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Research at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a CA-AI Research Operations Manager for the Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CCA-AI) in Boca Raton, Florida. CCA-AI is an interdisciplinary research center focused on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and resilient wireless networking across underwater, surface, air, and space environments. Its research includes autonomous communications, machine learning, GPS-denied navigation, spectrum sharing, and intelligent decision-making for complex operational environments. The manager supports administration of the CA-AI lab’s growing portfolio of federally and privately sponsored research programs. The role assists with proposal development, supports project management and compliance, manages lab students and volunteers, and coordinates lab supplies and equipment. It also serves as a liaison with sponsor administrative teams and supports the CA-AI Director and research-program collaborators in coordinating meetings and other lab activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

Support administration of the CA-AI lab’s federally and privately sponsored research programs.
Assist with proposal development, including budget preparation, collecting materials such as biosketches and current-and-pending documents, narrative framing, proofreading and editing, and compliance checks.
Support project management activities, including tracking and reporting technical deliverables.
Manage project compliance activities, including scheduled and ad hoc reporting.
Manage CA-AI lab students and volunteers.
Track and order lab supplies and equipment, and coordinate maintenance scheduling as needed.
Serve as a liaison between CA-AI and sponsor administrative teams.
Represent CA-AI at relevant internal and external meetings.
Assist the Director in coordinating and participating in meetings with sponsors and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE and the Administrator of Office Operations to support the success of the CA-AI Lab.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO/HMO plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible Spending plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for state employees.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Eligible employees receive vacation and sick leave, one personal day, nine paid holidays, and paid winter break at the President’s discretion.
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
Employee Educational Scholarship Program tuition assistance after six months of full-time employment for eligible staff and faculty; for in-unit faculty, the program may extend to spouses and dependent children subject to eligibility rules.