Program Coordinator, Geotechnical Center of Excellence

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Lowell Institute for Min Res

minerals.arizona.edu

Main Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

The Geotechnical Center of Excellence (GCE) within the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources at The University of Arizona is seeking candidates for the position of Program Coordinator. The candidate will report to the Assistant Director of the GCE and will work with the center’s directors, researchers and students to support the efficient operation of the Center.

The Program Coordinator will be involved with a wide variety of projects undertaken by the GCE including the coordination of professional development program and the 2022 Slope Stability Symposium. The Program Coordinator will also support the development and planning of research projects and communications to stakeholders. This is an excellent position for someone wishing to pursue a hirer level degree related to the mining geotechnical profession.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their level of experience and education as well as their demonstrated commitment to contribute to a productive team environment. Ideally, candidates will be able to work in a remote team environment.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Facilitate development and support delivery of professional development courses including the promotion of the class, registration of students and organization of course material.<br>
• Facilitate development and support delivery of professional development courses including the promotion of the class, registration of students and organization of course material.<br>
• Coordinate with the event management company for the organization of the 2022 Slope Stability Symposium. This includes the facilitation of committee meetings and set up at facility location.<br>
• Support of technical team for identifying and writing project proposals, managing budgets, and reporting results.
  Coordinate communications through social media.<br>
• Ideally, candidates will be able to work in a remote team environment.<br>
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.<br>
• Proficient in developing social media content.<br>
• Additional duties as assigned.<br>

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained
  through experience required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience required.

•Experience in mining geotechnical field.
•Fluent in English and Spanish.
•Experience in mining.
•Proven experience as a Coordinator or Administrator.

Non-Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Organizational Administration

Yes - Full Benefits

DOE

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

7

PC1

Administrative Support

Organizational Administration

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

3/7/2021

Bradley Ross
[email protected]

2/17/2021

Yes

Resume and Cover Letter

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