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.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support the administration of the CA_AI lab's 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 CA_AI 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.
Other
- Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's 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.
- Travel requirements: occasional work after hours as needed.
