This position manages day-to-day activities to ensure the department is running efficiently and meets the expectations and needs of customers and staff. Assists with the management/administrative aspects and has operational control of a range of projects. May work on assignments related to project development and management initiatives, internal operating procedures, business processes and policies.

The COAS Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Hub promotes the healthy, meaningful, sustainable and inclusive growth of research and creative activity by providing resources to faculty, postdocs and graduate students that support scholarship. A team of RCA administrators provides administrative support for extramural funds management, both on the front-end by assisting with proposal preparation, and on the back-end by assisting with accounting, hiring, purchasing and travel.

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

60% of Time the Research Operations Coordinator must:
● Responsible for various processes and liaison with other units such as Human Resources, research support, financials, data management and communication
● Directs customer service and support functions. Assists in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans. May lead efforts to recruit new employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals. Manages quality assurance programs.
● Serves as liaison to other team members, including interacting with managers of different areas of the organization, presenting findings to stakeholders and higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and tracking and measuring staff performance.

35% of Time the Research Operations Coordinator must:

● Liaises with faculty, students and staff to submit travel authorizations and process expense reports
● Coordinate and process internal and external payments including issuing contracts for services and completing vendor setup processes.
● Processes hires, payroll actions and corrections.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

● Ability to multitask and delegate
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
● Ability to perform a wide range of duties and tasks
● Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with faculty and staff

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Resume and Cover Letter.

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