Research Project Coordinator - 527837
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. Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Water Institute (AWI) is one of The University of Alabama's four research institutes. AWI acts as a forum for interdisciplinary research and education by bringing together university researchers, students, and staff to foster collaboration and a broad interdisciplinary focus on water issues that face our world today. AWI-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrological modeling, biological variability, watershed management and human health through synergies with AWI research programs, including the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, the Global Water Security Center, and the CONSERVE Research Group. This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) and is expected to primarily lead coordination, administration, organization, and internal communication efforts. Assist with program management efforts to support adherence with federal, state, and organizational reporting requirements. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Some experience coordinating projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient with computers and spreadsheet applications used for data management.
- Detail oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and exercise critical thinking skills.
- Skills in convening and facilitating different groups.
- Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual cycles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with supporting or managing large-scale projects preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist in the development of other potential projects
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH)
- Lead coordination, administration, organization, and internal communication efforts.
- Assist with program management efforts to support adherence with federal, state, and organizational reporting requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
