Senior Program Coordinator - Institute of Environment

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a coordinator for the Coastal Environmental Data and GIS Center. The role coordinates operational activities and supports teaching and research in GIS, remote sensing, and data management.

The position oversees student and faculty services, manages GIS resources and platforms, and participates in grant activities. A bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience (or 6 years in office roles) is required; standard business hours apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR 6 years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates the teaching and research activities of the FIU community in the areas of geographic information systems, remote sensing, Geo-spatial web visualization and geo-spatial data management.
• Oversees student and faculty services in Geo-spatial technology, training, consulting on data processing and harmonization, Geo-spatial analysis and visualization.
• Manage and coordinate GIS resources, including subscribed or collected geo-spatial data and platforms, as well as data platforms, specialized software, and cloud services
• Participate in grant activities requiring GIS and GeoAI expertise in fields such as sea-level rise, climate change, health, and urban and transportation planning
• Initiates and processes SmartBills for the Institute of Environment Recharge/Aux transactions. Identifies and corrects budget errors resulting from SmartBilling through journal transfer submissions. Receives and deposits checks for payments.
• Monitors Institute of Environment Recharge/Aux accounts and advise management on needs or discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Coordinates the operational activities associated with Coastal Environmental Data and GIS (CED-GIS)Center.

• Coordinates and facilitates the teaching and research activities of the FIU community in the areas of geographic information systems, remote sensing, Geo-spatial web visualization and geo-spatial data management.


• Oversees student and faculty services in Geo-spatial technology, training, consulting on data processing and harmonization, Geo-spatial analysis and visualization.


• Manage and coordinate GIS resources, including subscribed or collected geo-spatial data and platforms, as well as data platforms, specialized software, and cloud services


• Participate in grant activities requiring GIS and GeoAI expertise in fields such as sea-level rise, climate change, health, and urban and transportation planning


• Initiates and processes SmartBills for the Institute of Environment Recharge/Aux transactions. Identifies and corrects budget errors resulting from SmartBilling through journal transfer submissions. Receives and deposits checks for payments.


• Monitors Institute of Environment Recharge/Aux accounts and advise management on needs or discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR 6 years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $50,000 - $55,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• This position is funded by a contract, grant, or external partnership


• Travel to FIU Campus

Disclosures

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