Administrative Assistant Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Administrative Assistant Loss Prevention Research Council Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $47,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word CRM software Google Docs Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Administrative experience Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Overview Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic research team? Do you enjoy coordinating schedules, managing communication, and supporting impactful projects? Do you want to help retailers and law enforcement agencies address some of society’s most pressing challenges? If so, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to our team! Why Join the LPRC? At LPRC, we conduct cutting-edge research to help top retailers and technology companies tackle critical security and loss prevention challenges. As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our projects running smoothly by supporting research efforts, coordinating meetings, helping with events and ensuring seamless communication across our teams and industry partners. Position Details

Position Title:

Administrative Assistant

Location:

Gainesville, FL

Starting Salary:

$47,000/year

Bonuses:

Eligible for an annual bonus and an IMPACT Conference bonus

Benefits:

Health insurance, SEP-IRA contributions, paid vacation, and 9 paid holidays per year Key Responsibilities General Administrative Duties

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and appointments for research and leadership teams.
• Send reminders and follow-ups for working group meetings, calls, deadlines, and project milestones.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining digital and physical files, ensuring easy access to important documents.
• Draft, proofread, and format emails, reports, and presentations.
• Provide logistical support for events, including LPRC’s annual IMPACT Conference
• Assist with general office tasks such as ordering supplies and handling correspondence. Research-Specific Administrative Duties
• Assist with recruiting participants for surveys, interviews, focus groups, and experiments.
• Assist with survey distribution and collection of responses.
• Take detailed notes during research meetings, focus groups, and interviews.
• Organize and compile research findings, helping to prepare reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with retail and technology partners to facilitate research collaborations.
• Assist in preparing research documentation, summaries, and supporting materials for projects. What We’re Looking For
• Experience in administrative support or office coordination (1-3 years preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.), CRM Experience (Zoho CRM Preferred).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in research, loss prevention, security, or the retail industry is a plus!

About The LPRC Founded in 2000, LPRC is a leading research organization dedicated to using data and technology to protect people, businesses, and communities from crime and loss.

Our membership network includes:

• 100+ top retail companies, such as Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart
• 165+ technology leaders, including AT&T, Motorola Solutions, and NVIDIA
• Strategic collaborations with law enforcement and industry organizations such as the Loss Prevention Foundation, Loss Prevention Magazine, National Retail Federation, the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail, the National Real Time Crime Center Association How to Apply If you’re ready to join an innovative research team and help drive impactful projects, apply today!

Submit the following materials to Dr. Cory Lowe ( ) and Alexandra Palomar ( ):

• Current CV or resume, with three professional references (names, phone numbers, and emails)
• Brief cover letter (approximately 1 page) addressing the qualifications listed above Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real-world impact! Learn More about the LPRC, and Our Innovation Labs & Research Facilities Our state-of-the-art research environment includes six specialized Innovation Labs located within the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub in Gainesville, FL. If you would like to know more about our organization, please visit lpresearch.org. Candidates are also encouraged to explore our virtual lab tours:

Ideation Lab:

A modular research space modeled after Stanford’s Design School Lab for brainstorming and collaboration.

Simulation Lab:

A dynamic, immersive lab where retail environments are simulated using 270-degree projected images to test security and loss prevention technologies.

Activation Lab:

A cutting-edge space for designing, testing, and developing solutions using a wide variety of technology, such as various video management systems, AI video analytics, and hardware such as Dell PowerEdge Servers and NVIDIA GPUs.

Engagement Lab:

A mock store environment featuring over 450 security and loss prevention technologies for in-depth offender and consumer behavior studies on their perceptions and effectiveness of loss prevention technologies and strategies.

SaferPlaces Lab:

A four-block crime prevention research ecosystem, incorporating real-world security and surveillance technologies such as mobile surveillance towers, ground radar, license plate recognition, gunshot detection, and more.

• Security Operations Command (SOC)

Lab:

A centralized command hub that integrates real-time data from sensors, cameras, and other security technologies.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Gainesville, FL 32601 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Gainesville, FL 32601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person