Strategic 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

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