Lab Project Administrator & Field Expedition Coordinator

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Project Administrator, Business Coordinator to provide business support for non-technical lab projects. You will oversee lab activities, manage scheduling, budgets, and project plans from concept to completion, including CT scanning tasks and exhibits logistics.

Reporting to the PI, you will coordinate field expeditions and research projects, prepare progress reports, and support daily operations with non-IT project management expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating non-technical projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to develop detailed work plans, schedules and budgets.
• Strong administrative support and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• CT scanning and logging.
• Scheduling and managing calendar.
• Planning and logistics for trips, conferences and field expeditions.
• Scheduling and project management for exhibits.
• Scheduling and project management for film-related projects.
• Preparing meeting agendas and progress reports.
• Lab accounting, reconciliation and cash advances.
• Coordinate daily projects with non-technical requirements.
• Assist with meetings and staffing plans.

Skills

CT scanning

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Vocational training / equivalent

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Project Administrator, Business Coordinator to provide business support for non-technical lab projects. You will oversee lab activities, manage scheduling, budgets, and project plans from concept to completion, including CT scanning tasks and exhibits logistics.

Reporting to the PI, you will coordinate field expeditions and research projects, prepare progress reports, and support daily operations with non-IT project management expertise.