Research Project Coordinator: Admin & Compliance

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut’s NIUVT seeks a project coordinator to support faculty and manage grant and contract administration for multiple applied research projects at UConn Storrs and collaborating sites. You will handle documentation, reporting, and coordination with fiscal and administrative teams.

You will ensure research security compliance, organize meetings, onboarding of student researchers each semester, and maintain SharePoint resources, while traveling within New England as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3–4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project master operating documents and tracking spreadsheets with close attention to detail.
• Enforce research security and cybersecurity requirements; customize processes for NIUVT personnel.
• Coordinate onboarding of new student researchers each semester.
• Organize and participate in program review and project kick-off meetings.
• Ensure contract deliverables and milestones are met and reports submitted on time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Project management experience

PMP Certification

Experience with DoD

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Connecticut’s NIUVT seeks a project coordinator to support faculty and manage grant and contract administration for multiple applied research projects at UConn Storrs and collaborating sites. You will handle documentation, reporting, and coordination with fiscal and administrative teams.

You will ensure research security compliance, organize meetings, onboarding of student researchers each semester, and maintain SharePoint resources, while traveling within New England as needed.