TES Program & Project Coordinator

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The RFID Lab at Auburn University is hiring multiple TES Program & Project Coordinators to support the planning, coordination, and execution of research programs, industry-funded projects, and strategic initiatives. The role coordinates program and project activities, timelines, milestones, deliverables, research operations, data analysis, reporting, student teams, resources, and stakeholder communications. It also supports industry engagement, process improvement, Lab initiatives, and travel for research and related activities as necessary.

Temporary Employment Services (TES) is an in-house support center within Auburn University's Department of Human Resources. TES supplies temporary employees for a range of campus needs, including covering employee absences, periods of peak workload, special projects, seasonal work, and emergencies. TES employees gain work experience in higher education while assisting Auburn University. Auburn University students are not eligible for TES.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or two years of relevant experience in program management, project management, research coordination, operations, or a related field.
• Critical problem-solving skills.
• Research and data collection skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program or project management, research coordination, or technical operations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with RFID, sensor technologies, or emerging technology research.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate assigned program or project activities to meet objectives, schedules, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring program plans, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track progress, identify challenges, and coordinate adjustments to support successful execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Lab leadership and research teams to plan and coordinate research activities, experiments, testing procedures, and laboratory operations.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to support research findings, program evaluation, and decision-making.
• Coordinate the development and review of reports, presentations, research documentation, and other program or project deliverables.
• Monitor data accuracy, quality standards, and established research protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate student team activities, including scheduling, task assignments, onboarding, training, and resource allocation.
• Monitor student team staffing needs to ensure programs and projects are appropriately resourced.
• Facilitate collaboration across Lab teams to support operational efficiency and achievement of objectives.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including research teams, industry partners, and Lab leadership.
• Provide updates on program or project progress, timelines, outcomes, and resource needs.
• Support industry engagement, prospective funded research opportunities, laboratory tours, demonstrations, and program-related presentations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, processes, documentation, and program or project effectiveness.
• Support Lab initiatives and organizational priorities as assigned.
• Travel for research, field activities, recruiting, industry engagement, and events as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time