OURI Program Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry within the Division of Academic Affairs is seeking an OURI Program Coordinator in Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Manage OURI’s social media outlets (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn), announcements, Listserv, emails, website, and various FAU announcement platforms and utilizing these outlets to disseminate OURI related information (including but not limited to student spotlights, current program opportunities and other URI important information) to the University community (Faculty, staff and students on all campuses), with an emphasis on early student engagement.
• Co-coordinate the hosting of the annual undergraduate research symposium including organizing the event space, initiating the online application process, recruiting judges and volunteers, collecting and reviewing abstracts, organizing all presentations for the day of the event, assisting all student presenters, overseeing and coordinating all event preparation items such as the event agenda, sign-in table items, oral presentation schedule, poster placement, tabling groups, judges, participants, guests, etc.
• Coordinate the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year (UROY) program, including the receiving, organizing, finalizing, and assessment of applications and abstracts associated with this program.
• Coordinate assessment of student research outcomes, including tracking publications, including students as an author/co-author, and updating internal URI student data for tracking purposes.
• Support students interested in getting involved in research, and coordinate and advise the student club associated with OURI, the Council for Scholarship and Inquiry (CSI), to offer and participate in campus outreach, presentations, events, and workshops on research and inquiry opportunities across all campuses.
• Coordinate the URI student travel initiative including serving as the point person to help students with research related travel requests to student government, organizing and leading student participation and travel in various URI symposia throughout the year including but not limited to Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Posters at the Capital (FL), National Council on Undergraduate Research conference, OURI related student fieldtrips, and other events as needed.
• Monitor and respond to OURI emails and student inquiries.
• Serve on the Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA) committee.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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• 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 President’s 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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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.

Salary:

$50,000.00 per year.

College or Department:

Office of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry within the Division of Academic Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-05-09

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
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 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.