Job Information
University of Washington RESEARCH COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 235973
Department: ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Posting Date: 07/03/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $3,462 - $5,417 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington (UW) takes pride in being one of the country's top educational and research institutions. We recognize that our people are the greatest asset in pursuing excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff enjoys excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The College of the Environment's Department of Atmospheric Sciences is a nationally recognized and dynamic academic community with 20 faculty members, 70 graduate students, 70 undergraduate students, and 50 research and staff members.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences has a fantastic full-time job opening for a Research Coordinator ( Temporary ). This role will support two large research projects led by faculty in the department: Professor Robert Wood and Professor Alex Turner.
The primary purpose of this Research Coordinator position is to provide research coordination and support for two major research projects led by faculty in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington. These are: (1) The FETCH4 project led by Professor Alex Turner; (2) the Marine Cloud Brightening Program, for which Professor Robert Wood is principal investigator and affiliate professor Sarah Doherty is the program manager. Under the supervision of the project leads Turner and Wood, the Research Coordinator (RC) duties include but are not limited to performing the day-to-day operations and management of research projects, organizing planning meetings, working closely with project members on travel and procurement, project correspondence, and record keeping. Additionally, the RC will provide logistical support for field and other travel activities. The RC will also work with the project leads to produce progress reports for funders and partners, maintain websites, and create posters and other communication tools.
As a Department of Atmospheric Sciences member, the Project Coordinator will report to Professor Rob Wood and Professor Alex Turner. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating activities on projects led by Professor Wood and Professor Turner. This includes, but is not limited to: hiring staff, ensuring the timely submission of project deliverables, organizing external meetings and workshops, organizing travel for the projects, procurement and reimbursement, tracking and processing award receipts, managing post-award finances of research grants, and contracts, and developing outreach materials. This role requires advanced project management and fiscal skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to be an effective team player. Communication skills will also be crucial, as the Project Coordinator liaises with faculty, collaborators, UW partner offices, and award sponsors.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity among its faculty, staff, students, and the public. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, especially those whose experiences have prepared them to engage with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
50% Coordinating research project activities for the FETCH4 project with Professor Turner.
50% Coordinating research project activities for the Marine Cloud Brightening Program with Professors Wood and Doherty.The following is an estimated approximate responsibility breakdown, although this will change significantly from month to month depending upon what activities are taking place. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
20%: Pre and post-award Grants and Contract Administration. This includes assisting in preparing budgets for future proposals budget projections and budget reconciliation for current grants.
20%: Organizing meetings and workshops and travel for project members. Organize an annual team meeting for researchers from the US and internationally. This includes arranging travel and/or reimbursement for team members.
20%: Helping to draft and maintain project planning documents and reports to sponsors and other parties. Help maintain project websites. Successful candidates will assist in drafting and maintaining planning documents such as Gantt charts.
20%: Maintaining strong communications between group members at 19+ institutions. Projects involve researchers across multiple institutions, countries, and continents. Successful candidate will help to ensure teams are communicating and project deliverables are on schedule. Communication will be via email, slack, zoom, and in-person (for members at UW).
20%: Providing logistics support for field activities. Both FETCH4 and the Marine Cloud Brightening Program entail fieldwork in the US and internationally. Duties will include assisting in organizing travel and helping coordinate delivery of materials necessary for the field activities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree and One or less years experience. Specify the type of experience required:
Proficiency working with Microsoft software: Word, Excel (spreadsheet development and tracking), PowerPoint, SharePoint; Google Drive, Google Docs; Adobe software, Acrobat Pro. Experience working with Google and other calendar/scheduling applications.
Proven administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with others. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills; demonstrated ability to work and communicate courteously and effectively with faculty, staff, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
You have demonstrated the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience and knowledge must be appropriate to develop applications that will enhance service to the Department.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Proven ability to effectively plan, multitask, and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position will work at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. The remote work schedule is negotiable depending on business needs, on an ongoing basis.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.