Research and Service Operations Resource Coordinator

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s METEC facility seeks a seasoned operations professional to support directors and research leads by providing historical context on contracting, operations, and projects. The role also helps maintain industry contacts and advises on funding, staffing, and performance matters.

The position facilitates collaboration among CSU investigators, external partners, program managers from funding institutions, and sponsors, within an industrial working environment at METEC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years research operations background at CSU.

Responsibilities

• Support director(s) and research leads in making informed decisions by providing historical context to METEC contracting, operations, and research projects.
• Support the Assistant Director with maintaining industry contacts.
• Advise Assistant director on funding items, staffing needs, performance problems, and related topics.
• Position will assist in the facilitating collaboration between METEC and other CSU researchers, Office of Sponsored Programs, external partners, program managers from funding institutions, and administrators from institutions who are involved in the project.

Skills

Research operations

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary Full Consideration Date: 48 hours after posting.

Work Unit Description

The Energy Institute is operated under the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Colorado State University. The Institute builds on the long history of work in energy at CSU and is intended to foster greater collaboration among energy faculty across all eight colleges with broad access to facilities for faculty and industry partners. The Institute conducts research, education, commercialization and outreach activities for the entire CSU campus. Also, the Institute operates two facilities; the Powerhouse Energy Campus, and METEC both provide safe, secure, and sophisticated facilities for university investigators and industry partners to collaboratively develop clean energy solutions.

This position resides at the METEC facility, which is an industrial working environment.

Essential Job Duties

Support director(s) and research leads in making informed decisions by providing historical context to METEC contracting, operations, and research projects.

Support the Assistant Director with maintaining industry contacts.

Advise Assistant director on funding items, staffing needs, performance problems, and related topics.

Position will assist in the facilitating collaboration between METEC and other CSU researchers, Office of Sponsored Programs, external partners, program managers from funding institutions, and administrators from institutions who are involved in the project.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant must be authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 + years research operations background at CSU

Preferred Qualifications

• Energy Institute research group experience

Salary Range

$43.50/hr.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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