Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS04286PWorking TitleProgram Coordinator IIDepartmentFranklin College Biochemistry & Molecular BioAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRSEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timePart TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

Flexible schedule based on lab needs.

Advertised Salary25,175.00Posting Date11/08/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date11/22/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification TitleBusiness Operations Paraprofessional/ProfessionalPay GradeFLSAJob FamilyFTE.50Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

The responsibility of the position ranges from the basic clerical work to management of a lab of 10-15 people, with the majority being one-year visitors from overseas. The PI of the lab has active interactions with researchers across the globe, including research collaboration, joint grant proposal development, editorial work and international and domestic travel. This position will provide support related to these activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Basic clerical skills, basic computer skills, including Excel and webpage management, strong communication skill; familiar with the UGA computer systems.

Physical Demands

Lift 25lbs, sit for long periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide administrative assistance to the PI, including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, processing expense reimbursements, and preparing documents for various purposes.

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Obtain appropriate visas (typically H1B or J1) for incoming graduate students and visiting scholars; obtain extension of visas as needed. Coordination with the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, UGA EITS and the Office of International Education International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services.

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Provide direct support in proposal development, including budget development and justification, subaward documentation, supporting materials, compliance with human/animal subjects requirements, etc. Submit proposal through Sponsored Programs Office; initiate and route transmittal form.

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Coordination of lab wide activities and maintenance of the lab’s webpage. CSBL is a dynamic bioinformatics research lab consisting of 3-5 post docs and graduate students, and up to 10 short-term (usually foreign) visitors annually.

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Manage grant requirements for establishing accounts for pending awards, reporting, progress, incremental funding, no cost extension, etc. until termination. Facilitate inquiries regarding award information by granting agency, faculty, and/or UGA Sponsored Programs office. This includes writing justifications for normal procedures as well as special approvals/exceptions to OMB CASB policies, preparing appropriate forms, routing to all relevant departments on campus and follow-up.

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Manage UGA Foundation funding for Eminent Scholar in bioinformatics endowment account, adhering to principles regarding expenditures and reimbursements. Annually submit request for research support based on spending budget report. Process reimbursement requests provided that they support the research mission of the University of Georgia and donor guidelines.

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Coordinate lecture schedule for a team of five faculty members teaching graduate level course each Fall, posting PowerPoint and other class materials to eLC, recording grades throughout the semester, submitting final grade to Registrar’s Office. Similar duties are performed for a Spring cancer bioinformatics course. Act as liaison between faculty and students.

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents