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University of Oregon Office Coordinator- Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) in Eugene, Oregon
Office Coordinator- Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT)
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Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Office Support, Earth Science
Department: CAS Earth Sciences
Classification: Administrative Program Assist
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $18.57 - $27.69 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
August 11, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:
A current resume/CV.
A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
Three (3) professional references with contact information.
Department Summary
The Cascadia Region Earthquake Hazards Center (CRESCENT) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research center that coordinates research, educational, and community engagement activities surrounding earthquake science and hazards in the Pacific Northwest. The center is operated out of the University of Oregon and involves researchers and students in the Department of Earth Sciences, but its activities also involve a broad consortium of groups external to the University and within the U.S.
The Department of Earth Sciences is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in many fields of Earth and Environmental Science. The Department includes approximately 25 tenure track faculty, many of whom have large research grants, 30 research assistants and associates, 42 graduate students, and 90 undergraduate majors.
Position Summary
The Office Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for all CRESCENT internal coordination, communication, scheduling, and planning. These include coordination of building access, submission of maintenance request, and engagement of telecom services. In addition, this position is responsible for planning and coordinating travel, events, trainings, and webinars. This position will support conferences and events by developing surveys, creation of registration forms, swag bags, and other materials needed.
The successful candidate will have a strong customer service focus; high attention to detail; be able to work independently and as part of a team to meet shared and individual goals; have an interest in contributing to the advancement of hazard monitoring research; and have demonstrated the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive.
Minimum Requirements
• Three years of office experience which included two years at full performance level and experience generating documents; AND
• Lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of UO processes and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a work plan and timeline based on grant guidelines and ensure submissions meet deadline targets.
• Effective organizational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines.
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to communicate effectively and a variety of constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds as well as to develop knowledge of and respect for those from a broad array of cultures and backgrounds.
• Familiarity or ability to build comfort with terminology and subject material specific to Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Information Technologies, Telecommunications, and related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; electronic citation/reference managers; Adobe Acrobat; and using the internet.
• Customer service focus.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive.
Preferred Qualifications
• One year of experience related to program coordination in higher education, research organizations, or a related environment.
• Experience applying administrative policies, rules, and procedures in a higher education setting.
FLSA Exempt:No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: July 26, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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