Program Coordinator

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary 30904453 75% Part Time 8AM - 5PM $63,559 - $101,602

Per the awarded NRT Project, UCR's Plants3D graduate training program seeks an individual to coordinate the program activities. The individual will work with the Director, the faculty Leadership team, and other individuals on and off campus to meet the program goals. This program, funded by the National Science Foundation, seeks to provide an exciting education and training environment for graduate students in science and engineering. Plants3D fosters team research projects that address challenges in agriculture and human health. The Program Coordinator will be engaged in the organization of program activities, including a variety of events and educational opportunities, student internships and travel, research competitions, program evaluation and annual reporting, and the program website, https://plants3d.ucr.edu/. Finalists will be required to submit a work sample as part of the selection process.

The full salary range for the Program Coordinator is $63,558.72 to $101,602.085 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $65,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required MS or PhD in life science, engineering, or education. Preferred

Licenses

License Requirement Valid Drivers License Required

Experience Requirement 2-4 years of related experience in a related job discipline or doctoral degree program. Required Collaborative experience, ideally within a group with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Required Experience in planning and data collection. Preferred Work experience in an institution of higher education. Preferred Demonstrated experience with web-site maintenance and/or design. Preferred

Demonstrated skill and ability with accuracy, productivity, responsiveness, and reliability.
Organized, result-oriented, motivated, and committed to advancing organizational priorities.
Solid organization skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Demonstrated ability to use Adobe, Google, and various internet tools.
Knowledge of MSWord or Google platforms for writing, data analysis, and presentations.
Ability to solve problems using investigative/research and analytical reasoning.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of faculty, students, staff, outside speakers and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Demonstrated skill in MS Office including advanced knowledge of Excel features.

Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.

Working knowledge of UC policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of computer application WordPress.

Demonstrated strategic leadership and project management skills.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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