Coordinator, UA Superfund Research Center

Coordinator, UA Superfund Research Center

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25717

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Program Coordinator for the University of Arizona Superfund Research Center (UA SRC) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Center.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work at the University of Arizona campus with remote work flexibility.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist, work directly and report to the UA SRC Director in all areas of administration.
• Act as a liaison between the UA SRC and its federal sponsor (NIH/NIEHS).
• Coordinate UA SRC annual Research Performance Project Reports (RPPR) and renewal applications.
• Work with the UA SRC Business Manager to oversee expenses, process grant applications, grant renewals, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate UA SRC administrative team and UA SRC overall meetings (e.g., management meetings, Colloquiums, etc.).
• Coordinate and support all trainee activities and report those activities to federal sponsors (e.g., CareerTrac, SRP Data Collection Tool).
• Assist the Community Engagement, Data Management, Research Translation and Research Experience and Training Coordination Cores.
• Assist the Research Projects with reports and manuscripts preparation.
• Participate in NIEHS SRP Student/Postdoc/Alumni Network (SPAN) Calls and Research Translation and Community Engagements calls (via zoom).
• Maintain and update the UA SRP Website (including writing and posting highlights, update publications, etc.).
• Organize annual UA SRC advisory board meetings, special conferences and/or workshops.
• Manage travel arrangements, registrations and abstract submission for Superfund Annual Meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with the Graduate Program Coordinator with outreach activities, workshops, seminars, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Knowledge of administrative policies regarding NIH-funded research.
• Skills in note taking, newsletter production, and website maintenance.
• Ability to write professionally in English.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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

• MS (or higher) degree in public health or related fields preferred.
• Experience with federal research grants preferred.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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Compensation Guidance
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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

Contact Information for Candidates
Xinxin Ding xding@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter