CA-AI Research Operations Manager

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 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.
• 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 CA_AI Lab.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director.

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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.

Salary :

$58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year.

College or Department :

Division of Research - ISENSE : Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering

Location : Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with occasional work after hours as needed.

Application Deadline :

2025-12-01