Department Overview :

The Center for Research and Creative Activity (CRCA) connects faculty to responsive and integrative resources to advance research mobility, scholarship, and creative activity.

CRCA provides support from idea to impact for faculty as they prepare, conduct, and share their research. Center support lies in responsiveness (i.

e., reactive, just-in-time) and preparedness (i.e., proactive investment and training). We enhance faculty success in research mobilization, cross-campus and community connectivity, and growth as research leaders through streamlined services.

This includes a one-stop shop for connecting the structures needed to support ideas to impact by assisting faculty to develop, secure, and improve their research and creative activity goals.

Level Scope :

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity.

Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or support employees.

Essential Functions :

75% of Time the Programs & Projects Coordinator must :

• Plan, manage, budget, and support the implementation of programs and activities including faculty development workshops, and consultation offerings
• Coordinate reporting documentation and reporting for faculty and research team
• Provide campus-wide technical support and assistance for development and maintenance activities
• Develop and implement a communication plan (to internal and external audiences) including marketing materials, social media, and reports related to program initiatives
• Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.

20% of Time the Programs & Projects Coordinator

• Coordinate Center Events
• Coordinate Center Educational Workshops

5% of Time the Programs & Projects Coordinator

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think analytically and critically
• Experience planning and organizing projects and delegating work
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience with academic research

Last updated : 2024-05-17