CA-AI Research Operations Manager
CA-AI Research Operations Manager
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$ 58000 - 70000
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Position Summary:
The Center for Connected Autonomy and AI (CA-AI) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a highly organized and motivated CA-AI Research Operations Manager to support its growing portfolio of federally and privately sponsored research programs. This position is critical in helping CA-AI scale its project portfolio while ensuring efficient administration of projects and awards and upholding compliance and stewardship obligations. The position will report directly to the CA-AI Director and work closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE as well as the Administrator of Office Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the administration of the CAAI labs growing research portfolio of federal and privately sponsored research programs.
- Assist with proposal development including budget preparation; materials collection (e.g. biosketches current and pending); narrative framing; proofreading and editing; and compliance checks.
- Support project management activities including tracking and reporting of technical deliverables.
- Manage project compliance activities including scheduled and ad hoc reporting.
- Managing CAAI lab students and volunteers.
- Manage the tracking and ordering of lab supplies and equipment and coordinate maintenance scheduling as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between CA-AI and sponsor administrative teams.
- Represent CA-AI at relevant meetings both internally and externally.
- Assist the Director in coordinating and participating in meetings with sponsors and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE and the Administrator of Office Operations to ensure the optimal success of the CAAI Lab.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and offer professional solutions-driven service.
Ability to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders in a high-volume environment.
Salary:
$58000.00 - $70000.00 per year.College or Department:
Division of Research - ISENSE: Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems EngineeringLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday with occasional work after hours as needed.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
