CA-AI Research Operations Manager

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•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 advancing 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 position supports the administration and operations of the CA-AI lab’s growing portfolio of federally and privately sponsored research programs. The manager supports proposal development, project management and compliance, lab resources, and coordination with sponsors and stakeholders. The role also manages lab students and volunteers, works closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE and the Administrator of Office Operations, and performs other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director.

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.
Final candidate must provide official, sealed transcripts and an original NACES evaluation, if applicable, before starting employment.
Selected candidates must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Support administration of the CA-AI lab’s federal 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.
State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 for eligible staff and faculty after six months of full-time employment; eligibility rules apply, and the program may be extended to spouses and dependent children of in-unit faculty.