SAGEST Center Operations & Programs Lead

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Center Administrator to support the newly established PSAAP IV SAGEST center.

Reporting to the Center Director, this role coordinates daily operations, events, communications, and administrative systems to enable center leadership to focus on program growth and scientific impact. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's administrative priorities, coordinate competing requests, track action items, and support strategic initiatives.
• Budget & financial administration: monitor project expenditures, assist with financial reporting and documentation.
• Project coordination: maintain project management systems, milestones, and deliverables; manage documentation and databases.
• Communications & outreach: assist with reports, presentations, and develop/maintain center communications and materials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MS or PhD degree

Job description

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Center Administrator to support the newly established PSAAP IV SAGEST center.

Reporting to the Center Director, this role coordinates daily operations, events, communications, and administrative systems to enable center leadership to focus on program growth and scientific impact. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA and requires on-site work.