"Project Coordinator"

Project Coordinator

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252576

Organization: Chemical Bio & Materials Eng

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary of $21.63 hourly based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

The Project Coordinator will be the first point of contact for the researchers involved in the NRT Diana Program (part of the Materials Science and Engineering Program). This includes recruiting, identifying needs, maintaining active communication, and engage with the annual assessment. The Project Coordinator will maintain active contact with the industrial collaborators, help secure summer internships with the researchers, and ensure that all industrial collaboration proceeds smoothly. These listed duties (and others) are essential for the success of the program.

• Coordinates and manages all activities related to a major project or projects in a College or Department.
• Coordinates all activities related to the project(s).
• Interfaces and serves as liaison with Campus, College and Department administration to accomplish project(s) outcomes.
• Leads the successful implementation using basic planning techniques.
• Establishes and maintains on-going reporting process.
• Attends meetings, workgroup sessions and seminars.
• Provides training and develops on-going training as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill functions of the position.
• Zoom/Team activities are expected to be integral part of the job description, as well as travels to workshops and events.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree AND:

• 24 months of project management or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Advanced organization and communication.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgment when following broad instruction.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize workload.
• Advanced level of analytical, evaluative, and constructive thinking.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Sit for prolonged periods.
• Standard Office Environment.

Department Preferences:

• Master's-level education in engineering, management and related disciplines.
• Industrial experience and/or demonstrated communication skills via professional appointment.
• Evidence of well developed communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, adhere to deadlines, and identify bottlenecks.
• Capability to use/engage with social media platforms.
• Understanding of STEM disciplines.
• Experience with university systems.
• Industrial research experience.

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Dec 4, 2025