Program/Project Support Coordinator I - Wan Lab
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Life Sciences Center

About Us: The Bond Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri is a dynamic hub where groundbreaking research meets real-world impact. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, our state-of-the-art facility brings together experts in diverse fields-engineers, cancer biologists, plant scientists, and IT specialists-all working towards a common goal: to save lives, reduce costs, and enhance everyday life for Missourians and people around the globe.

Our Mission: We are committed to transforming scientific discoveries into actionable solutions. Our innovative research not only addresses pressing challenges in human and animal health, the environment, and agriculture, but it also translates into meaningful improvements in the lives of individuals everywhere. We also strive to share our findings with the public, ensuring that our discoveries resonate far beyond the lab in a language anyone can understand through our blog, Decoding Science, events for the public, social media and more.

Why Join Us? At the Bond Life Sciences Center, you'll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference. Our collaborative environment not only supports innovative research but also ensures that our discoveries lead to tangible benefits for society. Work in an award-winning facility designed for creativity and impact and contribute to a mission that truly changes lives.

Join us in our quest to advance science and improve lives, one discovery at a time!

Job Description

The University of Missouri seeks to hire a dynamic, mission-driven Program/Project Support Coordinator I to support the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases. This position will be located on the 4th floor of Bond Life Sciences Center.

This position will provide project and administrative support to facilitate smooth operations of the Center, to support Dr. Wan and the business manager in the development and management of the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases. The Center will be home to 6+ faculty members with strong research programs. This position will work closely with the business manager to help provide expert program coordination to center personnel and other key stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Director, including complex calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and preparing and managing correspondence and other documents on behalf of the Director.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas and booking rooms; creating, distributing, and archiving meeting minutes; and following up on action items. Ensure timely distribution of meeting materials, research documents, and necessary updates prior to meetings.
• Coordinate conferences and symposium series, including arranging travel, booking venues, creating and distributing seminar announcements and managing the speakers' visits.
• Coordinate visitors, including travel arrangements, agendas, and escorting as needed.
• Make purchases and manage payments for the Center, under the supervision of the business manager.
• Maintain various administrative reports.
• Coordinate all other Center events, such as celebrations, retreats, and other special events.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position requires reliable, onsite attendance.

Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university values.

If you are looking to make a difference and grow your career, come join our dynamic team and make a difference in the future of research and lives of people everywhere.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• An interest in science, particularly the study of infectious diseases
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Proactivity and self-direction
• Interpersonal skills

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour Grade: GGS 008 University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator I Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter & Resume/CV

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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