Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Programs Lead

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Coordinator to support day-to-day CURS operations on the Summerville Campus. You will recruit, advise, and mentor students in research and scholarship and assist with office management in the Director's absence.

The role focuses on planning programming that encourages student engagement in research and expanding inquiry-based activities to prepare students for graduate school, professional programs, and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an Accredited college or University with a minimum of One year of related experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in advising, tutoring, or leading students in a higher education setting.
• Experience in programming to enhance student leadership and professional development.
• Experience in carrying out research at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience in preparing budgets, purchasing, and fiscal projections.
• Experience mentoring students in undergraduate research.
• Experience with social media management.
• Successful experience with grant writing and management.
• Experience teaching in higher education and/or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning and executing data collection for learning outcomes, office assessments, and impact reports.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate ongoing programming, including workshops, tours, conferences, summer programs, and grants.
• Assist the Director in developing new programming as needed.
• Ensure communication with relevant parties.
• Coordinate CURS office communications and publications, including the Newsletter and Arsenal Journal submission, editing, and publication process.
• Recruit and train reviewers and staff.
• Coordinate the student hiring process for the Summer Scholars Program.
• Approve employee time reporting and work with HR on maintenance.
• Supervise office assistants and Student Ambassadors.
• Conduct advising and education with students interested in research participation, Student Ambassadors, and prospective AU students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Advising

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree

Job description

Augusta University is seeking a Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Coordinator to support day-to-day CURS operations on the Summerville Campus. You will recruit, advise, and mentor students in research and scholarship and assist with office management in the Director's absence.

The role focuses on planning programming that encourages student engagement in research and expanding inquiry-based activities to prepare students for graduate school, professional programs, and workforce