Program Officer, Research Workshops

Program Officer, Research Workshops
Posting Number
req13621
Department
Research Development Services
Department Website Link
https://research.arizona.edu/development/rds-new-homepage
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Research Development Services at the University of Arizona is seeking a collaborative and curious individual to join our team as a Program Officer for Research Workshops (research Program Admin Officer III). The new team member will work with faculty and members of our institutional leadership to develop and execute compelling Research Workshops in Tucson and at the UArizona DC Center (or other locations) on behalf of the UArizona research enterprise. This position will have primary responsibility for working with faculty and translating the needs of the organizing committee into comprehensive Research Workshops and follow-up reports. Further this position will supervise the meeting logistics team to ensure flawless execution of the workshop. Experience in obtaining research workshop funding from federal and foundation sources is a plus. Curiosity is required as this individual will need to work with teams spanning disciplines.
The new team member joins a team of Research Development professionals that provide full-service support for the University of Arizona campus. Successful candidates will have a high level of collegiality as they transition workshops into research teams, supported by Research Development Associates, in pursuit of further funding.
The Research Development (RD) Associates of RDS:
Consult with UA faculty and researchers regarding near-, medium-, and long-term funding strategies, Consult with UA faculty and researchers regarding fit with funder and solicitation, and Support UA faculty members and researchers or teams of UA faculty members with the planning and execution of funding proposals ranging from single-investigator to multi-investigator/multi-institution efforts by providing strategic guidance, document review, technical editing, proposal management, and additional services (see What to expect.
In addition, we:
Disseminate information of interest to UA faculty via the weekly newsletter, "The Current", and Limited Submissions Newsletter Manage limited submissions, Assist with proposal collection and review of internal funding programs, Present seminars and workshops on grantsmanship-related topics, and Support UA faculty members with the development of honorific nominations.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and visioninsurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified familymembers; state and optional retirement plans; accessto UA recreation and culturalactivities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform day-to-day activities in support of Research Workshops. Specifically, working with faculty-led or leadership teams to facilitate and host meetings of the organizing committees, develop agendas, invite presenters and participants, and ensure an overall coordinated experience for the organizing committee and participants of the workshop. Support the pursuit of funding for Research Workshops including funding from federal sponsors (e.g., NSF, NIH, USDA, DoE, DoD, etc.) and foundations.
• Leads the coordination of the Research Development proposal development workshop series, including but not limited to the NSF CAREER writing program, the NIH for Early Stage Investigators program, and others. Further, supports federal Program Officer visits to campus. These activities are in close coordination and collaboration with Research Development Associates.
• Serves as a contact for internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, exchange information, and deliver reports. Specifically, prepare documents both in preparation for and concluding the research workshop. Activities may include gathering research materials, synthesizing and editing workshop findings, conducting background research on topics for new workshops, providing assistance in preparing reports, including writing sections of report based on committee input and review and editing the report for format, consistency, and grammar.
• Working with communications professionals internal and external to the University, manage the dissemination of reports and other types of publications resulting from the workshops.
• Supervises and oversees the meeting logistics team, internal as well as as-needed contractors. Develops and monitors project plans including timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge and use of best practices, principles, theories and concepts in support of Research Workshops
• Ability to coordinate disparate teams that may be based nationally as well as internationally
• Ability to collaborate extensively both internally and externally
• Demonstrated skill in organizing complex topics and activities
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in technical writing and editing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and leading Research Workshops funded by a federal sponsor
• Experience with the academic research enterprise

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$65,000 - $82,000
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
9
Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Research Program Admin
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Connie Gardner garciac1@arizona.edu
Open Date
2/8/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants selected for interview will be asked to participate in a pre-interview exercise simulating a day-to-day experience.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.