Research Program Coordinator - Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering

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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department:

College of Engineering

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/19/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Resume/CV; and

2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Dylan Keon

[email protected]

Job Summary:

The College of Engineering is seeking a Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE) Research Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

As part of the College of Engineering(NACSE) research center in the College of Engineering, the Research Program Coordinator (Project Manager) provides high-level project management and administration for typically two to four externally funded research projects, especially for large or complex grants with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs). The incumbent applies their organizational skills and expertise to reduce the administrative burden on researchers, thus expanding our researchers’ capacity to successfully manage grant funding. Additionally, the incumbent participates in research activities, particularly with regard to spatial data analysis and cartographic map production. This position assists PIs and research project teams with strategic planning, efficient resource management, and effective operation of all project activities. The incumbent develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of university and funding agency requirements as well as award management processes and takes the lead in establishing project procedures and administration in collaboration with the PIs. They direct the production of required reports and act as a liaison between the PIs and all support services needed for each project, both internal and external to OSU. The Research Program Coordinator works with Financial Strategic Services staff to manage complex budgets and ensure that funding agency requirements are met throughout the grant award lifecycle. They work closely with the PIs while also prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and deadlines with limited support. This position works both independently and closely with staff within a team-supported environment, and reports to the NACSE Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery
• Operations and Resources Management
• Communications and Relationship Management
• Lead Work, Supervision, and Other Activities

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications::

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or degree with experience in STEM.

• Three years of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support, specifically for research program operations.

• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to be proactive, prioritize work across multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and implement complex research program information.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel software for data organization and processing, including data sorting and formulas.

• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and recommendations that align with policies, and act as a resource to a wide variety of constituents.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead within the team, unit, or organization.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external partners from a variety of backgrounds, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

• Experience working in a research setting – OR – Experience working with researchers on sponsored program activities.

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality applied research efforts that aim to benefit the public.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field.

• At least five years of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support for one or more longer-term projects, specifically for research program operations.

• Experience balancing work between multiple teams, projects, or supervisors.

• Demonstrated ability to perform professional work such as research, presentations, and/or technical writing.

• Experience in program coordination, research support, budget management, executive leadership support, office management, event planning, or similar activities.

• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to solve problems and to improve processes.

• Intermediate expertise using Microsoft Excel software for data organization and processing, including developing and applying complex formulas, cleaning and summarizing datasets, passing values among sheets, pivot tables, and data validation.

• Basic skill and familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) concepts and software, experience working with spatial data, basic statistical analysis, and production of cartographic map products.

• Experience working in higher education or government.

• Experience working with internal OSU reporting and data systems. 

Working Conditions/Schedule:

On-site in the Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering suite at University Plaza. 40 hours per week. Schedule has some flexibility.

Salary Range:

$79,000-$88,000

Anticipated Start Date:

2027-01-01

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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