Research Program Administration Officer II

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Develop and efficiently implement a student trainee program, including
-Work closely with CAMBIUM leadership to design and implement a strong strategy to recruit a diverse cohort of student fellows and trainees;
-Be a primary and collegial point of contact for student candidates, recruits and trainees, and maintain student handbook and documentation to track student progress through the program;
-Coordinate with domestic and international collaborators to organize student trainee research internships and trainee teaching activities on campus or in local schools;
-Work closely with the CAMBIUM evaluator on evaluation activities
-Coordinate application for, and implementation of a new certificate in Biodiversity Informatic

Generally, report to the CAMBIUM co-directors, and provide (or coordinate) needed administrative support to co-directors, including:
-Compose replies to correspondence, summarize reports and information to facilitate review, manage, in coordination with Principal Investigators, preparation and submission of CAMBIUM-related proposals and related documents, and development of funding strategies;
-Proactively identify, evaluate and resolve program problems within scope of the position

Maintain program communication and implement procedures, including:

-Coordinate with business office staff in relevant departments to maintain up-to-date budget information for CAMBIUM accounts, and to complete appropriate paperwork to comply with University of Arizona policies, including for purchases, reimbursements, and travel;

-Prepare special and recurring reports; make recommendations for purchases, and implement purchases;
-Coordinate with web designer to maintain up-to-date information for CAMBIUM program web site and pages;

Coordinate the activities and events of the program, including:

- Plan conferences, meetings, meals, and other events, with a special focus on organizing the annual all-hands Integration Institute of the CAMBIUM NRT;
- Maintain calendar for project co-directors, arranging necessary travel reservations and itineraries

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.