Hybrid Research Coordinator, Agroecosystem Sustainability

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Research Coordinator within the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center. The role coordinates research activities and serves as a key liaison among researchers, funding agencies, and university units to ensure projects run smoothly, on budget, and in compliance.

Required: a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of research coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, liberal arts, or business administration.
• At least one year of experience coordinating research in an academic, private, or relevant public/nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring of research staff, postdocs, and students.
• Facilitate communications with HR, SPA, and ISSS on travel, salary, and visas.
• Track project progress and prepare reports for funding agencies.
• Manage project finances and reporting in compliance with sponsor rules.
• Plan and coordinate scientific meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Support grant proposals, budgets, biosketches, and compliance docs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, liberal arts, or business administration

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Research Coordinator within the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center. The role coordinates research activities and serves as a key liaison among researchers, funding agencies, and university units to ensure projects run smoothly, on budget, and in compliance.

Required: a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of research coordination experience.