Research & Outreach Programs Coordinator

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s Warnell-Research unit seeks a Program Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the School’s research and outreach missions. You will serve as the primary administrative coordinator supporting the Associate Dean for Research and assist the Associate Dean for Outreach.

Approximately 80% of your time focuses on research administration, faculty support, planning, assessment, and reporting, with 20% on outreach planning, data collection,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree in business, public administration, higher education administration, natural resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative activities supporting the School’s research enterprise and faculty research programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, university administrative offices, and external stakeholders regarding research administration and operational processes.
• Maintain and administer databases and tracking systems related to faculty scholarship including grants, publications, presentations, awards, and other activities.
• Coordinate faculty recognition and award nomination programs, including preparation of nomination materials, supporting documentation, correspondence, and deadline management.
• Support administration of faculty development programs such as the Wheatly Faculty Interdisciplinary Seed Grant Program and other internal research support programs.
• Provide administrative and operational support along with coordination of annual progress reports, final reports, funding documentation, and other reporting requirements for formula-funded programs, including the School’s McIntire-Stennis and Renewable Resources Extension Act projects.
• Develop administrative procedures, documentation, and operational workflows supporting School activities.

Skills

Higher education administration

Strategic planning

Data management & reporting

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Independent judgment & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent + 5 years experience

Master’s degree in business/public administration/HE administration/natural resources or related field

Job description

The University of Georgia’s Warnell-Research unit seeks a Program Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the School’s research and outreach missions. You will serve as the primary administrative coordinator supporting the Associate Dean for Research and assist the Associate Dean for Outreach.

Approximately 80% of your time focuses on research administration, faculty support, planning, assessment, and reporting, with 20% on outreach planning, data collection,