Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Coordinator
Job ID: 283007
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Augusta University's Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship supports research and scholarly activity by undergraduate students. We provide programming and financial support for faculty-student scholarly collaborations through a wide range of services. We are a proud member institution of the national Council on Undergraduate Research.
Job Summary
The Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day operations of the CURS Program, which includes recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in research and scholarship. The Coordinator will manage the office in the absence of the Director. The Coordinator provides planning of programming that encourages and supports student engagement in research as well as relevant opportunities for faculty mentor development. The broad scope of the position is one that will assist the Director in overseeing and expanding inquiry-based activities that prepare highly qualified students who are competitive for graduate and professional school programs and the workforce.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:

PROGRAMMING: Plan, schedule, and facilitate the ongoing programming (workshops, tours, conferences, summer program, grants, etc.) and assist the director in developing new programming as needed; ensure communications with relevant parties. Coordinate CURS office communications and publications (e.g., Newsletter and Arsenal Journal submission, editing, and publication process; recruit, and train reviewers and staff.
SUMMER SCHOLAR PROGRAM: Coordinate the student hiring process for the summer scholars program, approve student time reporting, and supervise student assistants and student ambassadors.
ADVISING: Conduct advising and education with students interested in research participation, student Ambassadors, prospective AU students
GENERAL DUTIES: Assist the director in planning and execution of data collection for learning outcomes, office assessments, and impact reports.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience in advising, tutoring, or leading students in a higher education setting
Experience in programming to enhance student leadership and professional development
Experience in carrying out research at the undergraduate or graduate level
Experience in preparing budgets, purchasing, and fiscal projections
Mentoring students in undergraduate research
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Manuscript preparation and/or review for publication
Social Media management. Successful experience with grant writing and management
Teaching in higher education and/or professional development
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills
Public speaking skills; one-on-one advising and consulting skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday
Pay Band: B6
Salary: $18.85/hourly - $19.15/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 3/14/2025 - 3/21/2025
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
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