Nevada Center of Applied Research; NCAR Services Coordinator

Job Overview

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting a NCAR Services Coordinator to support the NCAR (Nevada Center of Applied Research). This role coordinates day-to‑day operations, connects industry partners with university facilities, resources, and expertise, and manages administrative, financial, and partnership activities that drive NCAR’s success.

• Serve as the primary operational contact for affiliate companies utilizing NCAR facilities and services.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, facility access, space utilization, and operational logistics for industry partners.
• Administer agreements, compliance documentation, insurance records, and other operational requirements.
• Handle invoicing, billing, deposits, and routine financial activities associated with NCAR programs and services.
• Assist with sponsored project administration, contract tracking, and maintenance of program records and files.
• Support development and implementation of operational procedures and process improvements.
• Collect, maintain, and report operational data to support program assessment and institutional reporting.
• Connect industry partners with university resources, facilities, and research expertise.
• Assist with outreach activities, partnership development, and special projects that support NCAR growth and the university’s research enterprise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience in laboratory and/or research facility management, or supporting multi‑disciplinary STEM programs or environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary projects, logistics, and stakeholder communications.

Occasional travel may be required. Variable work schedule.

Grade:
Administrative Faculty – Compensation Grade

B. Salary information can be found on the UNR Salary Schedule. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

• Retirement plan: 19.25% university contribution matched, 100% vested from day one.
• Health insurance: options include dental and vision coverage; life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Generous annual sick leave.
• Access to the E.L.Wiegand Fitness Center membership (annual or semester options).
• Faculty tuition benefits for qualified dependents.
• Dual‑career assistance program for associated faculty spouses/partners.
• Student and faculty discounts via Wolf Card.
• Mental health support through Mountain EAP counseling services.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.