Project Administrator (Non-Technical), Business Coordinator

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Administrator, Business Coordinator position reports to PI, Professor Paul Sereno and manages lab activities including overseeing the lab and PI scheduling, managing budgets, lab accounting and reconciliation duties and project management for lab research projects and additional special projects as needed. The Project Administrator, Business Coordinator will also complete CT scanning for research projects. This position will also oversee and coordinate project management for lab exhibitions and logistics management of field expeditions.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Previous CT scanning experience.
Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

CT scanning and logging.
Scheduling/managing calendar.
Planning and logistics for trips, conferences, field expeditions, and research trips.
Scheduling, planning and project management for exhibit management.
Scheduling and project management for Film-related project.
Lab meeting agendas, note taking and project management.
Lab accounting-reconciliation and cash advance.
Assists in coordinating daily projects, including preparing and maintaining non-technical (not information technology or construction related) project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements.
Supports or independently performs administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, developing agendas, and preparing progress reports.
Performs other related work as needed.