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Offer: Undergraduate Research Coordinator:Lamar UniversityJob description:Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112899 Position Title: Undergraduate Research Coordinator FTE: 1.0 Employment type: Staff Department: Undergraduate Research Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The Undergraduate Research Coordinator serves as a liaison among faculty, students, Lamar's research community and university leadership abilities in coordinating the execution of undergraduate research programs and providing assistance in the administration of the Office of Undergraduate Research as part of Lamar University's research mission. The Coordinator is expected to serve the entire university in promoting, facilitating, and supporting the business items of the Office of Undergraduate Research, and act as the front facing window of customer service to both internal and external constituencies. The position will work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Research and the university community in providing guidance and support for undergraduate students who are interested in performing research, assisting in administering multiple undergraduate research programs and hosting undergraduate research conferences. In addition, the Coordinator should demonstrate abilities in professional growth and acquiring expertises of externally funded undergraduate research programs (such as NSF's REU/RUI, Fulbright program and national honors programs), and interacting with national undergraduate research communities (such as Council of Undergraduate Research). What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities » Provides guidance and information to the students who are seeking opportunities in performing undergraduate research at Lamar University. » Serves as a liaison among undergraduate research students, faculty mentors, and OUR administration. » Develops contents for use on the webpages of Undergraduate Research, and provides updates to OUR pages. » Creates newsletters and flyers for communicating Undergraduate Research events and accomplishments to the broader university community. » Assists in organizing and hosting of undergraduate research conferences at Lamar University. » Manages and archives electronic documentations, including operational budgets, personnel action forms, and travel requests and reimbursements, pertinent to the operations of Undergraduate Research. » Manages the calendar of events and operations of the Office of Undergraduate Research, including the Director of OUR. » Applies professional written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. » Works closely with faculty and staff to accomplish undergraduate research objectives. » Provides administrative support, financial oversight and guidance related to undergraduate research as directed by OUR and ORSPA's leadership abilities. Key Competencies: » An capability to communicate in a professional manner. » An capability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team. » Organizational and interpersonal skills. » An capability to plan work, set priorities, respond to deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities. » An capability to maintain and foster confidentiality. » An of serving institutional goals and organizational interests. » An capability to co/manage undergraduate research programs funded internally and externally. » Strong interest to provide excellent customer service. Physical Requirements: » With or without accommodation. Will require an individual to execute on-campus duty for 40 hours per week. Will frequently be required to execute desk-located computer tasks, use office telephone, speak clearly have adequate listening comprehension. Job Conditions: » This position may require occasional evening and/or weekends to meet university and departmental needs. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution. » At least 2-years' practice in general administrative assistance. » An capability in working with a variety of colleagues, including faculty, staff and students. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $37,330 - $48,529 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 05/06/2024 Close Date: 08/06/2024 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? » No » Yes » * Do you have at least 2-years' practice in general administrative assistance? » No » Yes Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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