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Program Coordinator

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
29024115 75% Part Time 8AM - 5PM $63,559 - $101,602

Position Information

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 budgeted hiring range for this position is $60,761 - 65,000. Please note: While we do not anticipate that our position will be eligible for visa sponsorship, international applicants are still welcome to apply.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education

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

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working knowledge of computer application WordPress.

Working knowledge of UC policies and procedures.

Demonstrated strategic leadership and project management skills.

Additional Information

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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