Coordinator of Undergraduate Research
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About UsGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.Job SummaryThe position will provide support to the Associate Provost for Student Engagement and Academic Excellence and the Director of Mentored Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (MURACE) in advancing the University's undergraduate research activities.This will include responsibilities in event planning, coordinating student travel, budget management, data collection, communication, and other administrative support.ResponsibilitiesCoordination of Student Travel - 25 Provide administrative support in the application of funds, student travel and reimbursement process for travel.Managing Research Related Events - 25 Organize and manage Research Day activities and support GCSU sponsored research activities like the Posters at the Capitol and internal programming.Data Collection & Assessment of research related activities - 15Programmatic Communication. - 15Budget Management for Student Travel - 10Other Administrative Support - 10Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree with a minimum of one to three years in data collection and project management experience required.Required ExperienceThe position requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESThis position will work with offices and departments across the University and specifically with staff, faculty, and students.To accomplish the duties of the position, a candidate should have strong abilities in:Attention to detailOrganizationAbility to multi-taskEffective communicator, both written and oralSKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced-level computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams and Office 365). In addition, duties may involve assignments that require creating mail merges, fliers, forms, presentations and spreadsheets using formulas.USG Core ValuesThe 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeThis position does not require security clearance.