Position Information

Posting Number 20112899

Position Title Undergraduate Research Coordinator

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Undergraduate Research

Position 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).

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.

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 on-campus duty for 40 hours per week. Will frequently be required to perform desk-based 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-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise 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 where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

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.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.

• At least 2-years’ experience in general administrative assistance.

• An ability 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 applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred 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.

Salary $37,330 - $48,529

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 05/06/2024

Close Date 08/06/2024

Open Until Filled No

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