Center Operations Lead (Materials Science)

abudhabi-nyu; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi seeks a Center Operations Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to the Center Director and Co-PIs. The role involves planning and managing day-to-day procedures, coordinating center operations, and overseeing financial activities, calendar management, conferences, travel, and onsite support for faculty and visitors.

The coordinator will liaise with researchers, students, and NYUAD Institute, organize biannual materials science conferences, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science and engineering.
• 2+ years with administration and managing a group, with strong time-management and communication skills.
• 1+ years in academic or industrial research lab preferred.
• Previous administrative experience in a reputable institution is compulsory.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; strong English.
• Flexibility in professional communication and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate the Center's overall operation and functioning.
• Oversee budget planning and expenditure per project priorities and guidelines.
• Manage scheduling of meetings, workshops, and center activities; minimize conflicts.
• Supervise procurement and travel processes, including reimbursements and logistics.
• Support recruitment processes for researchers, postdocs, and students; ensure onboarding compliance.
• Coordinate communication across stakeholders and ensure smooth day-to-day Center operations.
• Maintain scheduling processes to minimize disruptions and ensure efficiency.
• Arrange work-related travel and liaise with NYUAD travel agent.

Skills

Time management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Recruitment support

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science and engineering

Job description

New York University Abu Dhabi seeks a Center Operations Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to the Center Director and Co-PIs. The role involves planning and managing day-to-day procedures, coordinating center operations, and overseeing financial activities, calendar management, conferences, travel, and onsite support for faculty and visitors.

The coordinator will liaise with researchers, students, and NYUAD Institute, organize biannual materials science conferences, support