Research Program Administration Officer II

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

73d • $59,404 - $74,254

About The Position

We seek a self-starting and creative change agent to coordinate research, education, and training activities of UA's NSF Research Traineeship (NRT), Building Resources for InterDisciplinary training in Genomic and Ecosystem Sciences (BRIDGES). BRIDGES catalyzes the training of a new generation of graduate students in UA's Ecosystem Genomics Initiative. BRIDGES equips students with the skills to analyze, integrate, and utilize biodiversity data across scales. This innovative program fills gaps in graduate education by combining biodiversity data science, policy training, and transdisciplinary team science. BRIDGES supports training activities, fellowships, and internships for incoming MS and Ph.D. students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and efficiently implement a student trainee program.
• Work closely with BRIDGES leadership to design and implement a strong strategy to recruit a diverse cohort of student fellows and trainees.
• Be a primary and collegial point of contact for student candidates, recruits and trainees, and maintain student handbook and documentation to track student progress through the program.
• Coordinate with domestic and international collaborators to organize student trainee research internships and trainee teaching activities on campus or in local schools.
• Work closely with the BRIDGES evaluator on evaluation activities.
• Coordinate application for, and implementation of a new certificate in Ecosystem Genomics.
• Report to the BRIDGES co-directors and provide (or coordinate) needed administrative support to co-directors.
• Compose replies to correspondence, summarize reports and information to facilitate review.
• Manage, in coordination with Principal Investigators, preparation and submission of BRIDGES-related proposals and related documents, and development of funding strategies.
• Proactively identify, evaluate and resolve program problems within scope of the position.
• Maintain program communication and implement procedures.
• Coordinate with business office staff in relevant departments to maintain budget information for BRIDGES accounts.
• Complete appropriate paperwork to comply with University of Arizona policies, including for purchases, reimbursements, and travel.
• Prepare special and recurring reports; make recommendations for purchases, and make purchases.
• Maintain up-to-date information for BRIDGES program website.
• Plan conferences, meetings, meals, and other events, with a special focus on organizing the annual all-hands Convergence Institute of the BRIDGES NRT.
• Maintain calendar for project co-directors, arranging necessary travel reservations and itineraries.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees