I Corps - Administrative Coordinator

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Coordinator to support grant management and participant training for I-Corps research. This part-time role involves collaborating with principal investigators and internal units to ensure compliance with grant requirements while facilitating outreach and recruitment efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative technology commercialization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and facilitate training programs for I-Corps.
• Monitor purchases and assist PIs in meeting grant requirements.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Title:

I Corps - Administrative Coordinator

Department:

MT School of Management

Reports To:

Associate Professor of Finance, MT School of Management

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

The administrative coordinator will serve as a post-award administrator for an MNAPISI grant. The coordinator will work closely with the PIs, collaborators, and participants involved in the grant.

Essential Functions:

1. Recruit participants and facilitate training programs for I-Corps research translation and commercialization of technology.
2. Monitor purchases, requisitions, and travel reimbursements.
3. Assess project expenditures.
4. Assist PIs in meeting grant requirements.
5. Coordinate reports, monitor report due dates, and assist in submitting documentation.
6. Coordinate projects and grant-related activities.
7. Collaborate with internal units to reserve rooms.
8. Collect data from program participants to support performance evaluation.
9. Maintain records of post-award activities, including meetings and minutes.
10. Conduct outreach, marketing, and recruitment for program components.
11. Organize meetings and maintain action item lists.

Additional Functions:

• Upload data into Cornerstone.
• Ensure full compliance with the terms of the award.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• At the university's discretion, education and experience prerequisites may be waived if the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience that prepares them for success in the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior I-Corps experience.
• Advanced degree with academic innovation experience.
• Experience working in STEM higher education environments.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Part-Time