Research Coordinator Job at University of Maryland
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
128395
Title:
Research Coordinator
Functional Title:
Research Coordinator
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
INFO-College of Information Studies
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Information Studies engages in groundbreaking research to meet human needs through information and technology for good. We invite interested professionals of all backgrounds to join our vibrant, collaborative, mission-driven organization and change lives and life opportunities to enable everyone to improve their world.
We seek applications for a full time coordinator of operations with interest and experience in working with researchers.
We seek applications for a full time coordinator of operations with interest and experience in working with researchers.
This coordinator will be based in the College’s Associate Dean for Research’s unit. As part of a team led by the research support manager, the coordinator’s responsibilities will extend throughout the College. They will provide infrastructure and manage operations and communications for diverse College-based individual researchers, teams, labs, and centers. The coordinator must maintain a professional and positive demeanor and handle sensitive and confidential matters independently and with discretion and tact. The coordinator must retain flexibility in accepting assignments and have the ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree at time of appointment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Bachelor’s degree at time of appointment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience:
One year of experience in research, research support, or professional experience in management or administrative work involving interaction with customers or other stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced skills in SQL, WordPress, Zoom, and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn other software as needed.
- Ability to prepare and analyze complex databases, spreadsheets and reports.
- Ability to take initiative, analyze problems, prepare and articulate solutions.
- A demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated diplomacy.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and multi-task on projects with overlapping deadlines, and to follow protocols and procedures.
- Experience working with diverse populations including students, faculty, staff, campus administrators, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and in a group on complex assignments.
- Able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Coursework or degree in information science, human computer interaction, library and archival science, information technology, information systems, or an area related to the College’s research areas.
- Research or professional experience related to the College’s research areas.
- Experience in event planning and management.
- Experience creating content (i.e., emails, web content, newsletters).
- Graduate degree.
- Experience in higher education administration.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
The College of Information Studies strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities.
Note: If you need an accommodation in the application process, please notify iSchool HR at ischoolhr@umd.edu
Salary range: High 50s to low 60s
Note: If you need an accommodation in the application process, please notify iSchool HR at ischoolhr@umd.edu
Salary range: High 50s to low 60s
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work, worker is not subject to any adverse conditions
Posting Date:
05/09/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
05/23/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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