Research Coordinator I - College of Engineering and Computing

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the research project led by the Principal Investigator (PI). Oversee research coordination, gathering and analyzing data. Communicate with different university departments including ORED, the College Grant Administration Team, and sponsors, to facilitate smooth operations and ensure timely completion of tasks in a professional manner.

• Oversees the collection of project data, analyzing data, and generating reports of project activities according to the project expectations for the PI.
• Provide administrative support to the PI on any research and outreach-related activities for the projects. Works with students and project evaluator to complete the project tasks.
• Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the assigned projects.
• Coordinates the travel schedule, TARs, and Expense Reports for the PI, faculty, and students associated with the projects.
• May Supervise lower-level staff. Works in collaboration with the College of Engineering HR team on student, temporary, and faculty hiring and appointment renewals.
• Collaborates with the College Grant administrator (s) and ORED to facilitate all the post-award activities: research and budget reports, including expenditure reports on a regular basis.
• Serves as the University's credit card user for department transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures. Maintains record of requisitions, and credit card transactions in the format established by the Budget Manager. Provides details on transactions as needed for account reconciliation, budgeting, and reporting purposes.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of events, site visits, research meetings, and seminar speakers events for the projects assigned.
• Engages students to participate in meetings, workshops, and campus social events.
• Works with University Graduate School (UGS) to engage students in professional development activities.
• Works with the college Web Developer, and the Communications team in maintaining the project(s) website.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with participants and other project investigators and stakeholders.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures as necessary.
• Works closely with other University areas (Dean's Office, Office of Research, etc.) to ensure that all essential documents are within the appropriate files and joint activities are executed according to the planned schedule.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• This is a Time-Limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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