Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Coordinator

Coordinator

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

The coordinator will assist with the day-to-day operations of the CURS Program, which includes recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in research and scholarship. The coordinator will manage the office in the absence of the Director. The coordinator provides planning of programming that encourages and supports student engagement in research as well as relevant opportunities for faculty mentor development. The broad scope of the position is one that will assist the Director in overseeing and expanding inquiry-based activities that prepare highly qualified students who are competitive for graduate and professional school programs and the workforce.

The duties include, but are not limited to: Assist the Director in planning and executing data collection for learning outcomes, office assessments, and impact reports. Plan, schedule, and facilitate ongoing programming, including workshops, tours, conferences, summer programs, and grants. Assist the Director in developing new programming as needed. Ensure communication with relevant parties. Coordinate CURS office communications and publications, including the Newsletter and Arsenal Journal submission, editing, and publication process. Recruit and train reviewers and staff. Coordinate the student hiring process for office staff and the Summer Scholars Program. Approve employee time reporting and work with HR on maintenance. Supervise office assistants and Student Ambassadors. Conduct advising and education with students interested in research participation, Student Ambassadors, and prospective AU students. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited college or University with a minimum of One year of related experience. Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in advising, tutoring, or leading students in a higher education setting. Experience in programming to enhance student leadership and professional development. Experience in carrying out research at the undergraduate or graduate level. Experience in preparing budgets, purchasing, and fiscal projections. Experience mentoring students in undergraduate research. Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Experience with manuscript preparation and/or review for publication. Experience with social media management. Successful experience with grant writing and management. Experience teaching in higher education and/or professional development.

KNOWLEDGE MS Office Suite SKILLS Public speaking skills; one-on-one advising and consulting skills

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B6 Salary: $39,200.00/Annually-$43,848.00/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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