Research Project Coordinator - 529730

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•$44,200 - $55,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects. The Project Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the Community Oriented nature-based Science for Ecosystem Restoration and versatile Engineering (CONSERVE) research group director to support implementation of the CONSERVE Research program. Organize all aspects of the program including recruiting and evaluating student applicants, organizing student activities (e.g., seminars, field trips), providing professional development training and mentoring to students, coordinating an internship program, managing internal communication, maintaining project web site and social media, budgeting, record keeping, managing data, coordinating logistics and travel, tracking progress, evaluating the program, serving as the primary author of the annual report, and building cohesion across the research cohort and faculty members. Foster a positive environment, work collaboratively with a team of faculty and students from a variety of backgrounds and experience, and offer creative and impactful ideas in support of the CONSERVE program. This position is supported by several multi-year CONSERVE research projects. Continuation of this position is based on having sustained external funding. The position will be with the Alabama Water Institute (AWI). AWI is one of The University of Alabama’s five research institutes with a specific focus on water. Our research is vital to sustain waterways, marshes, estuaries and coastal areas, and the CONSERVE research group provides a forum for interdisciplinary research and education; bringing together university researchers, students and staff to foster collaboration and a broad interdisciplinary focus on water issues that face our world today. CONSERVE-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrological modeling, biological variability, watershed management and human health through synergies with existing centers and the creation of new centers under the umbrella of AWI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
At least 19 years of age at time of hire.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Positive attitude.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer skills, not limited to spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software.
Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups under high levels of activity.
Detail oriented and manage details to meet deadlines.
Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual reporting cycles.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience with coordinating research programs and completing administrative tasks, or other relevant transferable work experience in research administration.
Advanced degree, masters or doctorate in a social science related field or other discipline connected to water or environment.
Career interest in applied science and water-related scholarship that impacts communities.
Ability and interest to apply Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
Experience working on complex projects, with groups from a variety of backgrounds and experience, and across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Support the overall development of research project(s).
Assist with project design, management, and implementation.
Promote the project and serve as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University.
Supervise students.
Provide general office assistance.
Create promotional materials.
Assist in the development of other potential projects.
Recruit and evaluate student applicants.
Organize student activities (e.g., seminars, field trips).
Provide professional development training and mentoring to students.
Coordinate an internship program.
Manage internal communication.
Maintain project web site and social media.
Budgeting.
Record keeping.
Manage data.
Coordinate logistics and travel.
Track progress.
Evaluate the program.
Serve as the primary author of the annual report.
Build cohesion across the research cohort and faculty members.
Foster a positive environment.
Work collaboratively with a team of faculty and students from a variety of backgrounds and experience.
Offer creative and impactful ideas in support of the CONSERVE program.