Administrative Coordinator

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Lab Admin Coordinator II to support Principal Investigators and laboratory activities. This full-time role will assist with grant preparation and manuscript work, manage accounts and travel, and liaise with multiple departments while handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities include grant-related activities, biosketch maintenance, PI calendar management, and lab support across IT, procurement, payroll, and EH&S

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support for multiple supervisors, typically Principal Investigators, and for laboratories.
• Assist with Grant Related Activities (Pre and Post award) such as grant preparation and grant management with the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Maintain busy calendar for PI, organize tele/videoconferences and meetings across locations and time zones.
• Lab support involving procurement, payroll, IT, facilities, and EH&S training coordination.
• Recruitment and onboarding support for new hires, travel planning and visa coordination if needed.
• Travel and reimbursements: coordinate domestic and international travel and reimbursements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Job no:
540437

Work type:
Staff Full-Time

Location:
Palm Beach

Categories:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:
37020000 - SR-SUPPORT UNITS

Classification Title:
Lab Admin Coordinator II

Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

To varying degrees, Administrative Professionals under Research & Academic Affairs perform administrative support activities for multiple supervisors, typically Principal Investigators, as well as for members of their laboratories. An administrative Coordinator is an integral part of our research team. This full-time role will require assistance with grant preparation and submission (training will be provided to the selected candidate),
manuscript preparation and submission, performance of account reconciliations, making travel arrangements and submitting expenses for reimbursement, interaction and communication with all other departments, including Faculty, Graduate Studies, Research Services, Support Services, Human Resources, the library and the offices that comprise each of these divisions. Sensitivity and discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an
essential element of this position.

Assist with Grant Related Activities (Pre and Post award) such as grant preparation and grant management in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs. Maintain current biosketches and other support documentation for Investigator(s), as well as certifying that all assurances and approvals are in place for any regulatory agencies, as needed for annual progress reports. This requires familiarity with the policies and practices related to ensuring publications are PMCID compliant.

Calendar and appointments for PI: Maintain busy calendar for PI, organize tele/videoconferences and meetings between multiple locations, time zones and/or groups.

Lab Support: Work with various offices on campus, such as: preparation and submission of POs for lab ordering with Procurement, Payroll department and completion of timesheets, working with IT services/Telecom for network and audio-visual needs, working with Facilities and Resources for repairs, installations, engineering needs, and scheduling with Environmental Health and Safety for lab member training and biosafety.

Recruitment and Onboarding New Hires: Planning travel, agendas, lunches, and accommodations for job candidates. Working closely with Human Resources, and, if necessary, the International Office for visa requirements to onboard new employees in a timely and efficient manner.

Travel and Reimbursements: Arrange and coordinate travel for PI to scientific meetings, both domestic and international. Submit and follow up on status, to ensure that reimbursements are completed promptly.

Seminars/Conferences: Coordinate logistics of guest speakers to Institute-wide events, such as annual seminar series and/or annual conferences. This would include arranging conference room logistics, travel details, creating an agenda for meetings with Faculty, advertisement of the event, budgeting, catering and reimbursement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

None.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin July 8, 2026.

This is a time-limited position.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

This position is eligible for Veterans preference.

Health Assessment Required: No.

Advertised:
01 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
Open until filled