Job Summary Project Coordinator

Under direction of the Director of Programs and working closely with the Research Program Manager, oversee the day-to-day activities of the Institute's research projects including promoting operational cohesiveness, functionality, internal and external communication, and collaboration. This role will also facilitate and coordinate efforts among stakeholders and may provide operational support as needed to the Justin Siegel Lab.

Responsibilities include project coordination with both internal and external partners, developing project timelines, organizing meetings, and generating regular progress reports. Additionally, The role involves participation in research efforts, supporting graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and collaborating scientists on innovative research projects, and maintaining lab reagent inventory and standard operating procedures documentation.

Apply By Date

07/16/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• B.S. or B.A in Business Administration, Communications, Economics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Be a strong team player who works closely and cohesively with others and a self-starter who can achieve progress and results while meeting critical deadlines. Ability to work across multiple projects, work independently, and prioritize deliverables.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills, active listening, multi- tasking, and time management skills. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a broad range of audiences from diversified backgrounds and perspectives including faculty, staff, and students as well as senior executive level representatives of private and public sector stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to assume responsibility for coordination and completion of complex assignments requiring interactions with many parties.
• Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use independent judgment to make logical decisions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems, develop collaborations, with respect to project priorities
• Writing, editing and proofreading skills to write and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and informational documents, technical reports, and correspondence. Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Dropbox

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in project coordination or management, including working with project management software such as Asana or Monday.com and calendar management tools such as When To Meet, are desirable.
• Experience and/or ability to learn how to organize teams, put in place processes to coordinate a matrixed system and create effective communication strategies.
• Familiarity with the academic culture, government and private industry sponsors and ability to bridge them effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• 60%, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
• 40%, PROJECT COORDINATION

Department Overview

ABOUT THE INNOVATION INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND HEALTH - The Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) is founded on a unique academic- industry partnership and interfaces with both entrepreneurial and research domains. In its seventh year on campus, the institute has a mandate of inclusive interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral engagement.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $34.19 - $43.44 /hour
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: 18
• UC Job Title: PROJ POLICY ANL 1
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise
• Location: Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Work Environment

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

Special Requirements

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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