Position Summary
The primary purpose of the UNC SERC and CHASE University Program Associate will be to support the Directors of the UNC SERC Sustainable Energy Research Consortium () and the DOE Basic Energy Sciences Hub the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy CHASE to Liquid Fuels () in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill with a variety of business activities involved with a major research Center. The role will report directly to the CHASE Deputy Director of Management and the SERC Director and will work closely with the CHASE Directorate and the CHASE Technical Communications and Intellectual Property Manager. The role involves high levels of independence autonomy decision making and encompasses a large breadth of tasks and administrative support to two major research Centers SERC and CHASE . This role oversees communications and logistics for the CHASE and SERC centers managing internal and external inquiries and ensuring smooth operations for center directors including budget management event planning database maintenance and providing support for DOE reporting including pre and postaward. Additionally this roles support includes calendar management meeting organization and facilitating efficient committee functions.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. High attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to develop and manage internal and external communications.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in a highpaced professional office setting is preferred. Prior experience in event management and working at a university or a public agency is preferred. Experience working within a STEM (science technology engineering mathematics) environment and with multidisciplinary teams is preferred.
Work Schedule
This is an inperson position. MondayFriday 40 hours per week 8 hours per day plus a onehour lunch.
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