Research Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, purchasing, or human resources administration; alternatively, four years of progressively responsible experience in one of those areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining customer service and professionalism.
• Proficiency with human resource and financial platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of project management experience related to business or finance administration in higher education, research organizations, or a related environment.
• At least one year of human resource administration experience and experience with programs such as MyTrack (PageUp People).
• At least one year of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional environment.
• Experience with BANNER, Concur, QuickBooks, Cognos, and/or similar financial information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex purchasing and contract administration for scientific supplies, specialized reagents, and advanced instrumentation.
• Evaluate vendors and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Manage multi-year service agreements and critical equipment contracts.
• Ensure timely and compliant procurement processes.
• Provide guidance to unit purchasers and contribute to purchasing best practices and policy improvements.
• Manage billing and invoicing, monitor accounts, and resolve payment issues.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly reconciliations, expenditure tracking, grants and contracts management, and financial report preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty, research staff, administrative units, Sponsored Projects Services, and Purchasing & Contracting Services to support regulatory compliance and research operations.
• Assist with human resource and payroll functions.
• Support daily operations of several research core facilities, including tours, conferences, travel, and customer service for external customers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off