Research Coordinator

Title: Research Coordinator

Location: Greensboro United States

Job Description:

The Department of Built Environment at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to support a new project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project aims to establish a Center of Excellence for Innovation in Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (COE).

The Research Coordinator will support all phases of the project, including researching and analyzing affordable housing and sustainable community practices. Other responsibilities include coordinating communication within the project team and with project partners at other Universities (i.e., subcontracts), scheduling research team meetings, coordinating educational and outreach tasks that arise during the project lifecycle, ordering equipment and completing hire forms for students and faculty summer hiring. Overall, this position will have a significant contribution to designing and conducting project activities.

This position requires a high level of organization and attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines, and flexibility to work with partners. The candidate who fills this position will work with community and professional organization partners, project design and implementation, dissemination activities, as well as project management and technical support.

The Research Coordinator will represent the project when interacting with research partners, community partners, research participants, and other stakeholders.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology is research oriented and fosters academic excellence through innovative programs, critical thinking, and intellectual inquiry to prepare students for the 21st century global workforce. The College plays a pivotal role in further advancing the mission of the University by emphasizing preeminence in STEM and promoting curricular advancement, scientific discovery, and technological innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Mathematics, Physics, and the Applied Science and Technology PhD Program.

The Department of Built Environment enrolls over 200 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Department offers three degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety and Geomatics. The Construction Management program is accredited by ACCE and ABET. EHS is accredited and Geomatics are also accreditation by ABET. In addition, the Department is involved in the Ph.D. in Applied Science and Technology, and the Construction Management Program is involved in the Master of Science in the Applied Engineering Technology (AET) program. The mission of the Department of Built Environment's mission is to educate students to become competent and confident leaders who excel in the global scientific community. Among its core values the Department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, technical expertise, inclusiveness and collaborative engagement.

Work Hours 8-5 M-F Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency Planning and Organizing Work Duties

• Coordinate and participate in all phases of project activities and deliverables.
• Plan, develop agendas, and participate in research project team and partner meetings; track action items
• Coordinate communication with the project team, university administrative staff, and partners, including state agencies and community-based organizations

Required Competency Knowledge - Professional/ Scientific Duties

• Assist in data collection and analysis of research findings.
• Collaborate on and contribute to the design, creation, drafting, and editing of project-specific deliverables and written communications, e.g., journal articles, reviews, meeting summaries, progress reports, and PowerPoint presentation
• Develop and manage COE website contents, and update as necessary.

Required Competency Communication and Teamwork Duties

• Assist in the research and analysis of affordable housing and sustainable community practices.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop focus groups and interview guides.
• Coordinate and assist in conducting focus groups and stakeholder interviews.

Required Competency Budgeting Duties

• ordering equipment
• completing hire forms for students and faculty summer hiring