Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $21.25 - Midpoint: $26.59 (Hourly N6)
Department/Organization: 204431 - Geography
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 20 hours per week
Job Summary: The Research Project Coordinator PT supports the overall development of research project(s) on a part-time basis. 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 Global Land Programme (GLP) (www.glp.earth) is seeking candidates to join the Global Land Programme’s US Nodal Office (GLP-USNO) at the University of Alabama to provide support on this project.
This position supports the Nodal Office Director to plan and execute the GLP-USNO’s cross-cutting goals in the area of agrifood systems transformation, as well as planning logistics of GLP-USNO programs and events.
Ensures smooth day-to-day operations. Manages the daily and longer-term schedule and coordinate with the GLP’s International Program Office (IPO), based at the University of Maryland, College Park, GLP working groups, and regional GLP-USNO affiliates. Works with the Director and GLP-USNO affiliates to conduct agrifood systems research broadly. Provides communication and coordination support for a network of regional producers, food value chain actors, and other food system stakeholders engaged in collaborative, in-person meetings and field trials of innovative AgTech innovations. Supports the development of external funding proposals, curates and contributes to education materials, and organizes regional scientific workshops.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing complex partnerships and dynamic priorities.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Three (3) years of experience in research, nonprofit, or government settings. Experience in grant-making, grant management, or research program administration. Familiarity with agriculture, food systems, and/or community-engaged research approaches. Public service or multi-institutional project management experience. Experience in environmental or geographical sciences and a deep commitment to addressing critical societal and environmental issues, such as conservation, climate change mitigation, and food security and who will promote the GLP through in-person and online interactions with members of the GLP and UA communities, as well as with other organizations, funders, and the general public.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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