Program Coordinator in Physics AS6538

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma State University’s NSF-NRT program seeks a Program Coordinator to manage a new graduate traineeship at the intersection of Quantum Information Science (QIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program is a PhD training initiative intended to develop an interdisciplinary workforce equipped to address major technological and scientific challenges. The coordinator will work with the Program Director and management team, faculty, students, participating departments, national laboratories, and industry partners to help the program run successfully. The role includes coordinating activities across these groups and handling core administrative tasks. It requires flexibility and comfort with shifting responsibilities. The coordinator will partner directly with the director and management team to initiate, lead, and support program development and implementation, program policies, and program outcomes. This is a twelve-month staff position. The stated salary is $50,000 plus full benefits; the posting also lists a hiring range of $45,000–$57,000. The appointment is for two years, January 2027 to December 2028, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional 19 months, January 2029 to August 2030, contingent on funding availability and successful annual performance reviews. All positions are contingent upon available funding.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics or Applied Physics, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
One year of experience in artificial intelligence and/or quantum information science.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Initiative and creative problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Physics or Applied Physics.
Experience coordinating projects involving students; strong preference.
Experience mentoring students.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and/or quantum information science.

Responsibilities

Manage the NSF-NRT program and help ensure it runs successfully.
Coordinate activities across participating departments, national laboratories, and industry partners.
Handle core administrative tasks.
Work with the Program Director and management team, faculty, and students.
Initiate, lead, and support program development and implementation.
Support the development and implementation of program policies and contribute to program outcomes.