Research Program Coordinator (TEMP)

The Opportunity:

The Valle Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Program Coordinator (Part-Time, Temporary).

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical, operational, and administrative tasks in support of the Principal Investigator’s (PI) biomedical research in the field of tumor biology related to Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis. This includes working within Huron as related to IACUC and IRB.

• Assist with grant preparation.

• Extract data from multiple databases/sources and from external partnerships for National Institute of Health (NIH) federal, state, and university reporting.

• Coordinate with key collaborations with sub-award teams and ensure effective productive relationships across several collaborating institutions.

• Assist with budget development and preparing financial reports.

• Prepare monthly or quarterly progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and preparing materials for meetings and workshops.

• Other duties as required in support of biomedical research.

• May travel to partnership locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .   

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in English, Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

• 5 years or more experience in a University Academic Health Sciences setting.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and university funding sources and mechanisms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management and planning skills.

• Budget management skills.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, Huron for IRB and IACUC, PubMed, Citation ManagerCertified by CITI for Human Subjects Research.

• Familiar with UCF Workday and a basic understanding of contracts and grants.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Medicine (COM) - Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Dean's Office - Operations - OPS

Hours of Work

Part time

Work Schedule

A variable schedule of 20 hours per week within Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$26.83 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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