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The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Center Administrator position in a newly established

PSAAP IV

predictive simulation center—Center for Stochastic Simulations of Ablative Geometries with Error-Learning in Space and Time (SAGEST). The Research Center Administrator provides administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of the research center. Reporting to the Center Director, Dr. Xinfeng Gao, this position coordinates daily operations, supports events and outreach activities, maintains administrative systems, and assists with communications, enabling center leadership to focus on strategic priorities and program growth.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Logistics:

Manage the Director's administrative priorities, coordinate competing requests, track action items, and support strategic initiatives. Schedule meetings, manage calendars and travel arrangements, and oversee day-to-day center operations. Serve as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries and coordination activities. Plan and coordinate program reviews, workshops, seminars, outreach events, and stakeholder engagements in collaboration with the UVA Events Office and external partners.

Budget & Financial Administration:

Monitor project expenditures and budget status in coordination with UVA research administration offices. Assist with financial reporting, subaward management, compliance requirements, and documentation to ensure accurate tracking of project resources and deadlines.

Project Coordination & Administration:

Maintain project management systems, monitor key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables, and facilitate coordination among collaborating institutions. Manage documentation, databases, shared drives, and tracking systems.

Communications & Outreach:

Assist with preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, and correspondence. Coordinate and distribute internal and external communications and support the development and maintenance of the center's website, newsletters, social media content, annual reports, and other outreach materials.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree required.

Experience:

3+ years of relevant experience required. (Relevant experience includes administrative, operational, program coordination, or project support experience) U.S. Citizenship required for this position Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or a related field preferred. Recent MS or PhD graduates. Experience in a university or research environment preferred. Experience in data science. Experience supporting federally funded research programs. Experience coordinating events involving external stakeholders. Proficiency with AI/ML tools, Microsoft Office, and administrative systems. Familiarity with UVA Workday, data analytics tools, Concur, Excel, and collaborative project management tools. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with a high level of attention to detail. They will have experience working across multiple organizations or institutions and be comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic environment. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and independent judgment in managing responsibilities and making decisions. They will also be able to manage multiple priorities independently. Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range:

$65,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience. Position Type & Work Location This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position has a term limit of one year, after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA . The position will remain open until filled. Additional Requirements Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. How to Apply Please apply online , by searching for requisition number

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. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter - must be included to be considered. The cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position. Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment . Apply Now Save Job Job Advanced Widget Company The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Hiring Type Full time Email this job to Your Name Recipient's Email address Submit Success! Your email is on its way... Ok Failure! Email has not sent Ok Get notified for similar jobs You'll receive updates once a week Enter Email address (Required) Activate Manage alerts Failure! Ok Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. Get Started profile icon Please check your email We have sent you an email to with a link to verify your email address. The link in the email will expire in 4 hours. If you haven't received a verification email Click here to resend You have raised maximum number of resend request Profile recommendations View More Jobs View all jobs See next See even more No recommendations found Similar Jobs Assistant/Associate Director of Operations for Education Abroad Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Job Id

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