Research Projects Coordinator

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University seeks a Research Project Coordinator to support and coordinate the Office's research activities, projects, and strategic initiatives. The role involves collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation, timely execution, and alignment with institutional priorities.

The position focuses on monitoring plans and KPIs, coordinating administrative aspects, overseeing budgets, reporting, meetings, and cross-unit collaboration to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities and strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams or independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of the Office's strategic and operational plans and track progress with stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs, prepare periodic performance reports, and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of research projects from planning to completion.
• Provide administrative and operational support to researchers and project teams.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and adherence to university policies.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities and performance.
• Organize research-related meetings, agendas, minutes, and action follow-ups.
• Coordinate with colleges, departments, units, and external partners for project support.
• Support organization of conferences, workshops, and research events.
• Assist in preparing research proposals, collaboration agreements, and funding documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

The Research Project Coordinator is expected to play a key role in supporting and coordinating the Office's research activities, projects, and strategic initiatives. The role involves working closely with researchers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of research projects, the successful execution of the Office's strategic and operational plans, and the achievement of its objectives in line with approved timelines and institutional priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of the Office's strategic and operational plans, track progress against approved objectives and initiatives, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Monitor the Office's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), prepare periodic performance reports, and recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities where appropriate.
• Coordinate and follow up on the administrative aspects of research projects throughout their planning, implementation, and completion phases.
• Provide administrative and operational support to researchers and project teams to facilitate the effective execution of research activities.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure compliance with the University's financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the Office's research activities, projects, and overall performance.
• Organize meetings related to research projects and strategic initiatives, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and follow up on action items and recommendations.
• Coordinate with colleges, academic departments, administrative units, and external partners to support the implementation of research projects and collaborative initiatives.
• Assist in organizing the Office's participation in scientific conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and other research-related events.
• Support the preparation of research proposals, collaboration agreements, and documentation required by funding agencies and research partners, when applicable.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Office's administrative and operational processes to enhance efficiency and institutional effectiveness.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Office.

Bachelor's degree with comprehensive interpersonal and public communication skills.Excellent analytical skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently, with strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's degree with comprehensive interpersonal and public communication skills.Excellent analytical skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently, with strong organizational and project management skills.

Expected Skills

MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Photoshop. Project management skills. Business and interpersonal communication skills.