NRT Program Coordinator - Energy, Matters and Systems - UMKC School of Science and Engineering

The School of Science and Engineering at UMKC is hiring a Program Coordinator (Sr. Research Assistant) for an NSF (National Science Foundation) Research Traineeship (NRT) project, entitled: Interdisciplinary Graduate Training through Research in Artificial Intelligence and Secure Networked Sensing to Mitigate the Crisis of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

This NRT project will address the need of trained workforce and innovators in this field by preparing master and doctoral students to make convergent research contributions in the interdisciplinary fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and secure networked sensing to tackle the growing alcohol and drug crisis.

The project will provide a unique and comprehensive training opportunity for up to 120 graduate students, including 20 funded trainees, by combining the disciplines of AI, communication networks, cybersecurity, sensor technologies, interactions with healthcare and legal partners, and a culture of innovation and translational research that considers human factors, law, regulation, communication, and leadership.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

• The management and coordination of the NRT project activities that include: (1) trainee recruitment, (2) tracking trainee progress, (3) evaluation support and guidance, etc.
• Ensuring the overall active participation of trainees and faculty in the program activities.
• Organizing and implementing the annual summer 1-week workshop (summer camp) and other regular seminars.
• Overseeing new trainee research efforts that are developed via NRT program activities.
• Managing the program/project communication (flyers, posters, presentations, website, etc..) and establishing internal/external partnerships.
• Be in charge of monthly/bi-weekly collaboration meetings and follow-ups.
• Coordinate for future funding opportunities.
• Coordinate for degree program updates/opportunities.
• Organize advisory board meetings and be the point of contact for communication and tasks.
• Supporting the Program Director (PD) in generating and submitting program reports.
• Providing the necessary inputs which would assist the PD in budgeting, managing, and reporting on the finances of the project.
• Work closely with the PD on the costs and expenditures and ensure that all the logistics are in place.

Full-time [100% FTE], benefit-eligible, unranked 12-month academic appointment.

Must have a Master or equivalent degree. Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

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