Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project (s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects.

Additional Department Summary: Project Coordinator for the AWI Community Oriented nature-based Science for Ecosystem Restoration and versatile Engineering (CONSERVE) research group hosted by AWI Cultural and Water Resources Preservation Program. The Project Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the CONSERVE Research group director to support implementation of the CONSERVE Research program. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will organize all aspects of the program including recruiting and evaluating student applicants, organizing student activities (e.g., seminars, field trips), providing professional development training and mentoring to students, coordinating an internship program, managing internal communication, maintaining project web site and social media, budgeting, record keeping, managing data, coordinating logistics and travel, tracking progress, evaluating the program, serving as the primary author of the annual report, and building cohesion across the research cohort and faculty members. The incumbent will foster a positive environment, work collaboratively with a team of faculty and students from a variety of backgrounds and experience, and offer creative and impactful ideas in support of the CONSERVE program.


This position is supported by several multi-year CONSERVE research projects. Beyond five years, continuation of this position is based on having sustained external funding. The position will be with the Alabama Water Institute (AWI). AWI is one of The University of Alabama's five research institutes with a specific focus on water. Our research is vital to sustain waterways, marshes, estuaries and coastal areas, and the CONSERVE research group provides a forum for interdisciplinary research and education; bringing together university researchers, students and staff to foster collaboration and a broad interdisciplinary focus on water issues that face our world today. CONSERVE-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrological modeling, biological variability, watershed management and human health through synergies with existing centers and the creation of new centers under the umbrella of AWI.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience with coordinating research programs and completing administrative tasks, or other relevant transferable work experience in research administration.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Positive attitude. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Also required are computer skills, not limited to spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Must have the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups under high levels of activity. The incumbent must be detail oriented and manage details to meet deadlines. Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual reporting cycles.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree, masters or doctorate in a social science related field or other discipline connected to water or environment. Career interest in applied science and water-related scholarship that impacts communities. Ability and interest to apply Traditional Ecological Knowledge would be considered an advantage but not required. Experience working on complex projects, with with groups from a variety of backgrounds and experience, and across disciplines is preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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