Undergraduate Research Programs Lead

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia's Office of Citizen Scholar Development seeks an experienced program administrator to manage USOAR and UVA research funding opportunities, helping students turn ideas into action.

You will organize the Undergraduate Research Symposium, support the UVA Research Showcase, and maintain data and LMS applications to inform program improvements. Excellent communication and project-management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years relevant experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to learn LMS and application management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with fluctuating workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage the USOAR program and research funding opportunities.
• Organize UVA Undergraduate Research Symposium in spring and UVA Research Showcase in fall.
• Maintain and update web materials and internal application management system; analyze data for reporting.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Mentoring

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SmarterSelect

Smartsheet

Database management

Job description

University of Virginia's Office of Citizen Scholar Development seeks an experienced program administrator to manage USOAR and UVA research funding opportunities, helping students turn ideas into action.

You will organize the Undergraduate Research Symposium, support the UVA Research Showcase, and maintain data and LMS applications to inform program improvements. Excellent communication and project-management skills are essential for success.