Research Program Administration Officer II

Research Program Administration Officer II
Posting Number
req21065
Department
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department Website Link
eeb.arizona.edu
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
We seek a self-starting and creative change agent to coordinate research, education, and training activities of UA's new NSF Research Traineeship (NRT), Climate change Adaptation and Mitigation through Biodiversity Informatics education and Mentoring (CAMBIUM) will catalyze the training of a new generation of graduate students in biodiversity informatics. CAMBIUM will equip students with the skills to analyze, integrate, and utilize large-scale biodiversity data. This innovative program fills existing gaps in graduate education by combining biodiversity data science, policy training, and transdisciplinary team science. CAMBIUM will support training activities, fellowships, and internships for incoming MS and Ph.D. students through at least 2029.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and efficiently implement a student trainee program, including
-Work closely with CAMBIUM leadership to design and implement a strong strategy to recruit a diverse cohort of student fellows and trainees;
-Be a primary and collegial point of contact for student candidates, recruits and trainees, and maintain student handbook and documentation to track student progress through the program;
-Coordinate with domestic and international collaborators to organize student trainee research internships and trainee teaching activities on campus or in local schools;
-Work closely with the CAMBIUM evaluator on evaluation activities
-Coordinate application for, and implementation of a new certificate in Biodiversity Informatic

Generally, report to the CAMBIUM co-directors, and provide (or coordinate) needed administrative support to co-directors, including:
-Compose replies to correspondence, summarize reports and information to facilitate review, manage, in coordination with Principal Investigators, preparation and submission of CAMBIUM-related proposals and related documents, and development of funding strategies;
-Proactively identify, evaluate and resolve program problems within scope of the position

Maintain program communication and implement procedures, including:

-Coordinate with business office staff in relevant departments to maintain up-to-date budget information for CAMBIUM accounts, and to complete appropriate paperwork to comply with University of Arizona policies, including for purchases, reimbursements, and travel;

-Prepare special and recurring reports; make recommendations for purchases, and implement purchases;
-Coordinate with web designer to maintain up-to-date information for CAMBIUM program web site and pages;

Coordinate the activities and events of the program, including:

- Plan conferences, meetings, meals, and other events, with a special focus on organizing the annual all-hands Integration Institute of the CAMBIUM NRT;
- Maintain calendar for project co-directors, arranging necessary travel reservations and itineraries

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
To Be Determined
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
20
Job FTE
.50
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$59,404 - $74,254 ($28.56 - $35.70 per hour)
Compensation Type To Be Determined
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
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Grade Range Minimum
$59,404 ($28.56)
Grade Range Midpoint
$74,254 ($35.70)
Grade Range Maximum
$89,105 ($42.83)
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Research Program Admin
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
11/12/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Michael Barker,
Open Date
11/1/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
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