Strategic Core Administrator, Research Programs

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

University closed between Christmas &/

12–24 annual paid vacation days

ORP retirement contribution 10.76%

PERSI retirement contribution 11.96%

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition waiver benefits

Job summary

Boise State University invites applications for a Core Administrator, a university-wide liaison leading a statewide research program and cross-institutional collaborations. The role emphasizes strategy, program oversight, and continuous improvement across multiple cores.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills to drive program milestones and ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years experience.
• Experience with research grants management preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical or translational research environments.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee processes related to the development and ongoing revisions of research related initiatives.
• Contribute to institutional change by supporting continuous improvement action planning, assessment, and modifications.
• Conduct research and summarize data to inform decision making, evaluate program effectiveness or alternatives, and to inform program development.
• Coordinate integration of projects and track workflow to monitor progress.
• Establish timelines and communications with appropriate units and coordinate logistics.
• Review and resolve complex issues and concerns.
• Provide operational oversight for five cores: Administrative Core, Professional Development, Community Engagement and Outreach, Health Research, and Research Design, Compliance, and Data Management.
• Allocate effort across all cores to ensure coordinated activities and a seamless, “one-stop” support experience for investigators.
• Apply NIH Grants Policy Statement requirements to oversee compliance, reporting, and execution of grant-funded services.
• Collaborate closely with the Administrative Director, Clinical Director, Program Administrator, and Core Leads to achieve program milestones and align operations.
• Utilize project management methodologies and technology tools to track deliverables, coordinate workflows, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support decision-making, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide program development.
• Coordinate project integration, establish timelines, monitor progress, and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Manage and update the program website, including serving as the point of contact for upgrades and web compliance.
• Coordinate logistics for seminars, workshops, training activities, and the annual meeting.
• Provide comprehensive operational and administrative support, including task prioritization and professional development program data tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent problem solving

Data management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Boise State University invites applications for a Core Administrator, a university-wide liaison leading a statewide research program and cross-institutional collaborations. The role emphasizes strategy, program oversight, and continuous improvement across multiple cores.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills to drive program milestones and ensure efficient operations.