Research Operations Coordinator

Brown University • Searchlight, NV

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to and working closely with the Division of Research Administrative and Operations Manager, the Research Operations Coordinator provides specialized support for various departments in the Division of Research. In completing assigned responsibilities, the Coordinator utilizes understanding of those areas’ core processes and how they support the University, department directors, staff, faculty and other constituents with whom the departments interact. A variety of administrative functions are assigned for each department the role supports with each individual department specifically training the employee in the specific knowledge needed to perform that department’s assigned work functions. Such administrative and operations tasks can include data entry, meeting/event scheduling, preparation of written materials, database functions, and organizing schedules. The Coordinator assists directors with discrete deadline-driven projects and organizes associated materials as needed. They provide high quality customer service to internal faculty and staff as well as external constituents. Performing a variety of administrative tasks, the employee must have strong interpersonal skills, a keen ability to organize their work, manage multiple priorities, represent the assigned departments both internally and externally, and discretely handle confidential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education/work experience
• Excellent organizational skills, able to work independently with little direct supervision, attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of the Google Suite
• Basic knowledge of Zoom
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint; basic knowledge of Adobe
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, website updates, Zoom, and the Google suite
• Willingness to learn grants management and other platforms/databases used to support research
• Ability to multitask and prioritize concurrent activities amidst multiple interruptions
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Effectively completes work independently but works well in a team environment
• Requires a high level of discretion in handling very sensitive documents and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• data entry
• meeting/event scheduling
• preparation of written materials
• database functions
• organizing schedules
• assists directors with discrete deadline-driven projects and organizes associated materials as needed
• provide high quality customer service to internal faculty and staff as well as external constituents

Benefits

• flexible work/life balance
• summer hours
• winter break
• comprehensive Benefits package including time off
• annual paid holidays
• benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level