The Research Area Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to faculty and research area leadership within the College of Connected Computing (CCC). This role serves as a primary point of coordination for day-to-day administrative activities, helping faculty navigate university processes and ensuring the smooth execution of research area operations.
Working closely with faculty, staff, and administrative partners across the College, the Coordinator supports meeting and event logistics, travel coordination, visitor support, communications, procurement, and other administrative activities. This position plays an important role in creating an organized and responsive support environment that enables faculty to focus on teaching, research, and service.
The position reports to the Director of Administrative Operations and Faculty Support
About the Work Unit
The College of Connected Computing is Vanderbilt's first new college in 40 years and is in the early stages of building its academic and administrative structure. The College advances interdisciplinary research and expands computing education through a "computing for all" approach.
Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty and Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to faculty and research area leadership
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics for research area activities
- Assist faculty in navigating administrative processes and connecting with appropriate college resources
- Support onboarding activities for new faculty, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and affiliated researchers
Travel, Events, and Visitor Coordination
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and reimbursements for faculty, visitors, and guest speakers
- Assist with planning and execution of seminars, workshops, meetings, and research-related events
- Coordinate visitor logistics, including scheduling, accommodations, and meeting support
- Prepare materials and provide logistical support for meetings and events
Operational and Financial Coordination
- Assist with procurement requests, expense documentation, and other administrative transactions
- Maintain records and documentation related to research area activities
- Coordinate operational requests and follow up on action items
- Support implementation of university and college policies and procedures
Communications and Information Management
- Assist with website updates, newsletters, announcements, and distribution lists
- Coordinate communication of research area events and activities
- Maintain shared files, calendars, and administrative resources
Collaboration and Customer Service
- Serve as a responsive resource for faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and visitors
- Coordinate with administrative offices across the College and university
- Support special projects and additional duties as assigned