Undergraduate Research Coordinator - Beaumont, United States - Lamar University
Description
Position InformationPosting Number
Position Title
- Undergraduate Research Coordinator
FTE - 1.0
Position Type - Staff
Department - Undergraduate ResearchPosition Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
**About This Role: - The Undergraduate Research Coordinator serves as a liaison among faculty, students, Lamar's research community and university leadership 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 knowledges 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).
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What You'll Do
- Position Responsibilities
Key Competencies:
- An ability to communicate in a professional manner.
- An ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to plan work, set priorities, respond to deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.
- An ability to maintain and foster confidentiality.
- An of serving institutional goals and organizational interests.
- An ability 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 perform oncampus duty for 40 hours per week. Will frequently be required to perform deskbased 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.
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Benefits:
- 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.
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