Project Coordinator, Aerospace Engineering
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Job Overview
The Aerospace Engineering department seeks a project coordinator whose principal workload will be to serve as central project coordinator for the Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems (IRAS) Lab and the related research project. The project coordinator will work with the team, comprised of researchers from UC, and several other universities and small companies, to ensure successful execution with expectations met for both sponsor and award investigators.
This is a Space Force research grant funded position; the continuation of this position will be based on the availability of funds and continuation of the grant.
This position is housed in the Aerospace Engineering department and integrates with its mission and strategic plan. This position will work closely with the IRAS Lab Director and the department business office.
A successful candidate will be well-organized, motivated and enterprising, someone with professional and interpersonal communication skills and a desire to further develop his/her skills and career. UC encourages motivated employees to seek part-time continuing education allowing 6-credit tuition remission per semester.
Under general supervision from the IRAS Lab director, the Project Coordinator will assist in the planning and coordination of administration, budgetary and/or operational activities of substantial variety and complexity.
Essential Functions
- Serve as central project coordinator for the research program.
- Provide oversight of the deliverables and schedules of the participating universities and companies.
- Assist with the development of program and project objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives for strategic communications, marketing and event teams.
- Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions and develop action steps for program and project improvement.
- Provide administrative support for project, through managing budget and contracts, approve, and monitor expenditures, prepare financial reports, as well as organizing meetings and workshops, updating program schedule, and maintaining meeting records.
- Assist the IRAS Lab director with monitoring and compliance of the lab safety and security requirements.
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to involve consortium members.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of relevant experience in program or project coordination.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Experience working (full-time or part-time) in aerospace companies is beneficial.
- Experience with Microsoft Project.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Project Coordinator, Aerospace Engineering
Cincinnati, OH, US
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