Research Center Operations & Outreach Lead

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks a Research Center Administrator to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support for the PSAAP IV predictive simulation center, SAGEST. You will report to the Center Director and help enable center leadership to focus on program growth and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include managing the director's priorities, coordinating events and outreach, monitoring budgets, and maintaining project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in administrative, operational, program coordination, or project support roles.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Logistics: manage the Director's priorities, coordinate requests, track action items, and support strategic initiatives.
• Budget & Financial Administration: monitor expenditures and budget status, assist with reporting and subaward management.
• Project Coordination & Administration: maintain project management systems, track milestones and deliverables, support documentation and databases.
• Communications & Outreach: prepare reports and materials, support website, newsletters, and outreach efforts.

Skills

Administrative skills

Budget tracking

Meeting scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

UVA Workday

Concur

Excel

Microsoft Office

AI/ML tools

Job description

The University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks a Research Center Administrator to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support for the PSAAP IV predictive simulation center, SAGEST. You will report to the Center Director and help enable center leadership to focus on program growth and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include managing the director's priorities, coordinating events and outreach, monitoring budgets, and maintaining project