Senior Research Engagement Coordinator, Research Development

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The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

The Senior Research Engagement Coordinator supports the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) portfolio in nucleating and growing networks of researchers from across the University with shared interest in convergent research areas.

• As a member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Research Development team, reporting to the Executive Director for Research Collaborations and Impact, coordinates programmatic activity in support of executive-level faculty development and strategic research partnerships, with priorities set by the Deputy Vice President for Research. Works with Research Development team members to identify program coordination needs, responds to ad hoc requests for research engagement, and identifies and communicates with potential collaborators. Develops repeatable processes to compile and format supporting information in ways that facilitate decision-making for RD Assistant Directors and leadership.

• Works with the Assistant Director, Investigator Skills Building to coordinate planning of workshops and sessions designed to increase researchers' competitiveness in securing external funding. Compiles supporting information from UT and funding sponsor data systems to help to identify internal and external speakers; coordinates scheduling and gatheringcontributions for skill-building sessions. Distributes post-event surveys and relevant follow-up materials to session participants.

• Works with the Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships to compile supporting information about ongoing joint research projects involving UT and key external partners. Supports the Assistant Director in maintaining regular communication and touchpoints with these teams by creating systems to easily track progress across multiple partnerships and individual projects, while maintaining appropriate attention to detail. Connects project teams to services and resources to help them seek sustaining external funding. Manages website content to increase visibility of strategic research partnerships.

• Staff visits by external collaborators and partners to document decisions and collect action items as requested. Serves as backup to host info sessions that introduce Research Development concepts and services to researchers. Contributes to the overall success of the OVPR Research Development portfolio by performing other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years' post-degree experience in project or team coordination and management.

• Strong communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience working in a higher education setting.

• Experience communicating with research faculty at a high level.

$72,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.