Inside Higher Ed
Research Project Coordinator - Talehquah, Oklahoma - 527763
Inside Higher Ed, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Overview
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6). Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI). Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. Responsibilities
The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects. Conducts fieldwork for biological sampling of rivercane population genetics. Uses Geographic Information Science (GIS) to create maps of rivercane population inventory and characteristics. Responsible for taking detailed field notes and ecological data for the inventoried areas under the direction of the project leader. Rivercane stand germoplasm development will also be part of the duties to support partner germoplasm and herbarium development. This position will support field activities and manage data collection with our grant partners at study locations in Talehquah, Oklahoma. Continuation will depend on availability of funding. Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
Must have valid U.S. driver\'s license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Skills and Knowledge:
Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Positive attitude. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Geographic Information Systems skills required with experience using ESRI Arc GIS. Also required are computer skills, not limited to spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Must have the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups under high levels of activity. Detail oriented and manage details to meet deadlines. Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual reporting cycles. Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of experience conducting environmental, science-based field research and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection, or other relevant transferable work experience in field research. Advanced degree, masters or doctorate in a science related field or other discipline connected to water or environment. Career interest in applied science and water-related scholarship that impacts communities. Ability and interest to apply Traditional Ecological knowledge would be considered an advantage but not required. Experience working on complex field projects, with broad groups, and across disciplines. Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6). Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI). Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. Responsibilities
The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects. Conducts fieldwork for biological sampling of rivercane population genetics. Uses Geographic Information Science (GIS) to create maps of rivercane population inventory and characteristics. Responsible for taking detailed field notes and ecological data for the inventoried areas under the direction of the project leader. Rivercane stand germoplasm development will also be part of the duties to support partner germoplasm and herbarium development. This position will support field activities and manage data collection with our grant partners at study locations in Talehquah, Oklahoma. Continuation will depend on availability of funding. Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
Must have valid U.S. driver\'s license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Skills and Knowledge:
Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Positive attitude. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Geographic Information Systems skills required with experience using ESRI Arc GIS. Also required are computer skills, not limited to spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Must have the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups under high levels of activity. Detail oriented and manage details to meet deadlines. Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual reporting cycles. Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of experience conducting environmental, science-based field research and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection, or other relevant transferable work experience in field research. Advanced degree, masters or doctorate in a science related field or other discipline connected to water or environment. Career interest in applied science and water-related scholarship that impacts communities. Ability and interest to apply Traditional Ecological knowledge would be considered an advantage but not required. Experience working on complex field projects, with broad groups, and across disciplines. Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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