National Security Lab Programs Coordinator

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, retirement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Laboratory and Research Program Coordinator to support a growing portfolio of research in electromagnetics, RF engineering, quantum sensing, and related national security technologies.

At 20% FTE with potential to grow to full-time, the role coordinates laboratory activities, schedules, proposals, and sponsor updates, serving as the liaison between the research group and NSI/university offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, science, research administration, project management, business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience coordinating university research programs, technical or lab activities, and complex projects.
• Experience supporting sponsored research projects, proposal development, lab operations, or technical program management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and activities for the research laboratory and projects.
• Maintain consolidated calendars of research activities, sponsor engagements, and milestones.
• Assist with proposals, reports, and technical materials; organize inputs from investigators and staff.
• Serve as a primary admin point of contact with NSI and university offices for contracts, grants, finance, IT, and HR.

Skills

Laboratory coordination

Project coordination

Proposal support

Administrative coordination

Sponsor engagement

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Laboratory and Research Program Coordinator to support a growing portfolio of research in electromagnetics, RF engineering, quantum sensing, and related national security technologies.

At 20% FTE with potential to grow to full-time, the role coordinates laboratory activities, schedules, proposals, and sponsor updates, serving as the liaison between the research group and NSI/university offices.