Project Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Stout • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside seeks a part-time Project Coordinator to support its participation in the Advancing Regional Innovation through Sustainable Engagement (ARISE) initiative, a grant-funded initiative supported through the National Science Foundation’s Expanding Partnerships and Infrastructure for Impact and Capacity (EPIIC) program. This role is central to coordinating grant project activities that build institutional capacity for applied research and university-industry partnerships. The initial appointment will be part-time at 35% of full time, increasing to 45% time in years two and three.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in project coordination or management in higher education or research settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with digital tools for project management, content development, and event coordination, such as Microsoft Office 365.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in project management, research administration, related areas
• Familiarity with sponsored research administration and/or faculty development
• Familiarity with higher-education as it relates to community, business, or industry-partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus offices such as Parkside Works, including the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Partnerships, Center for Community and Business Engagement and Professional and Continuing Education.
• Assist in the design and implementation of faculty training modules for industry-focused instruction.
• Support the development of a faculty research expertise database and related templates.
• Assist in coordinating the ARISE project, including supporting timelines, creation of deliverables, and reporting.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and events aimed at faculty development in applied research.
• Maintain documentation and support internal evaluation processes.
• Manage the creation and dissemination of content for a research administration intranet, including helping to update policies, procedures, templates, and knowledge base topics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees