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University of Connecticut · 16 hours ago

Project Coordinator (Administrative Program Support 3)

Storrs, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Connecticut is an innovative academic institution partnering with industry and government to conduct applied research. The Project Coordinator will support faculty in planning and coordinating grant and contract administration for multiple research projects, ensuring compliance with research security requirements.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Manage project master operating documents and tracking spreadsheets with very close attention to detail. This includes maintaining folders on each project and maintaining the documentation applicable to each

Enforce the university’s standards for research security and cybersecurity requirements, and work with the NIUVT management to customize processes and procedures for NIUVT faculty and students to adhere to those requirements. Follow up to support and ensure that faculty and students meet those requirements. Collaborate regularly with the university's research security and information technology offices

Ensure all contract and deliverable milestones related to the project’s research are met (e.g., interim and final reports due to partners and sponsor)

Plan and fully execute the administrative tasks to hold technical research group meetings with NIUVT partners at a controlled level. Ensure strict adherence to all research security meeting procedures

In collaboration with academic NIUVT partners, plan and fully execute bi-annual program review meetings. Ensure strict adherence to all research security meeting procedures

Utilize experience and direct development of tools and practices to facilitate collaboration between academic, industry and government partners and minimize risk

Manage and communicate new processes and procedures to NIUVT faculty and stakeholders

Coordinate with the NIUVT fiscal and administrative team to onboard new student researchers to projects each semester

Coordinate with faculty compiling new and updated Technology Control and Security Plans (TCSP) and Export-Controlled and Classified Information Certification (EEC) with UConn and NIUVT personnel. Under the guidance of the Assoc. Director of Operations, participate in research project kick-off and close out activities with the fiscal coordinators at URI and UConn to ensure research-related technology transition requirements are completed on time

Organize faculty and student NIUVT refresher meetings each semester and conduct informal drop-in sessions or office hours to support student and faculty research and compliance

Coordinate with UConn research security and NIUVT leadership to ensure faculty complete and adhere to Technology Control and Security Plans (TCSP). Coordinate with URI NIUVT as required

Attend regular meetings with NIUVT partners, including academic, industry and government partners

Maintain records and prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Manage and track all submissions for publication review

Build relationships with faculty and students to create connections and collaboration opportunities for future NIUVT work. Learn and remain up to date on current NIUVT research and identify & explore research synergies/opportunities for NIUVT faculty within the Navy

Maintain SharePoint and materials for student and faculty compliance and training

Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Research Security ComplianceProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteData ManagementUniversity OperationsDOD Security ClearanceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration