Coordinator, Undergraduate Research

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Undergraduate Research Coordinator to support and expand undergraduate research opportunities across the institution. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Research, this position plays a key role in advancing university-wide efforts that engage students in research, scholarship, creative activity, and experiential learning.

The coordinator is responsible for administering undergraduate research funding programs, coordinating application and award processes, supporting program assessment and continuous improvement efforts, and managing day-to-day program operations. The position also develops and delivers student-focused workshops and professional development opportunities, coordinates campus-wide events including the Wolf Pack Discoveries Poster Symposium and supports outreach efforts that increase awareness and participation in undergraduate research programs.

Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the coordinator contributes to the continued growth of undergraduate research initiatives that support student success, graduate school preparation, and workforce development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Master's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related experience includes educational program development for students of diverse backgrounds, marketing or public relations experience, event coordination, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating academic, student success, research, fellowship, scholarship, or grant-funded programs.
• Experience administering application, review, award, or funding processes.
• Experience developing and delivering workshops, presentations, or training programs.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, students, and administrative stakeholders in a higher education environment.

Schedule

Variable hours (may include some evenings and weekends)

Occasional in-state travel

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options . E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

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