RESEARCH & TRAINING ADMIN COORDINATORLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE! - Application review will begin September 23, 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join ourteam as a Research & Training Administrative Coordinator. This critical role supports our training program in population studies,
performs administrative tasks for grant proposals and research projects, and provides essential administrative support for ourInstitute. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a collaborative, complex, anddeadline-driven environment. This position reports to the Centers and Training Manager and will work closely with the ISRDI
administrative group and ISRDI Center Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES●●●

45% Training Duties. Provide administrative support for the training program in population studies and the Population
Studies Minor, including recruitment and onboarding of new trainees and monitoring trainee progress; manage
student member requests for funding and support for applications; coordinate projects for the short-term research
assistant service; and assist with running the Friday professional development workshops.
45% Grant and Research Duties○ Assist with grant proposal development and submission including budget development, preparation ofadministrative documents, submission of proposals through application systems and University approval
processes, and assist with submission of annual and final grant reports.
○ Assist with various other research processes, including data contracts, IRB applications and continuing reviews,
and adherence to publication compliance requirements for NIH and NSF.
10% Center Administration Support. Manage the ISRDI Seminar Series logistics; oversee MPC and LCC member
databases and email lists; monitor center email accounts and direct questions to appropriate contacts at ISRDI andfollow up as necessary; provide administrative support to center programs (emailing announcements, managing
applications, and coordinating reviews); work with center directors to coordinate advisory board elections; and othertasks as needed.

Salary range: $50,000 - $65,000, depending on qualifications
Work Location: This position is eligible for hybrid (on-site presence for seminars and events is required 2 days per week) or
fully onsite work arrangements. ISRDI is located at 50 Willey Hall in Minneapolis, MN on the west bank of the University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:● BA/BS or a combination of education and work experience to equal four years

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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
Event management experience
Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technologies
Experience with research administration or a background in social science and/or healthresearch
Experience with Google Suite (specifically Docs, Sheets, and Forms), Google Drive and Zoom(including scheduling)
Must be able to work in the ISRDI offices at least 2 days per week

Additional selection criteria*:● Experience collecting, managing, or summarizing survey responses from Google Forms andsimilar tools● Communication experience writing emails for groups, creating promotional materials(flyers), and making website updates● Research administration experience supporting grant submissions and funded research
projects● Experience in University systems like MN-GEMS, Chrome River, UMarket● Prior experience working in higher education● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice*Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every
preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet
every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for thisrole.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applications should include a cover letter and a resume. Please detail in your cover letter how your experienceaddresses the required qualifications listed above.
Application review will begin September 23, 2024.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) supports the work-life balance of our staff with
40-hour work weeks and flexible work hours. The University also offers excellent health insurance, retirement
benefits, and tuition assistance. ISRDI encourages and supports staff training and development.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of our organization! We are committed to creating a work
environment that celebrates and promotes diversity and advances a culture of inclusion for persons fromhistorically excluded and underrepresented groups. We aspire to create a space that encourages and embraces
inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and respect! We strongly encourage women and members ofunderrepresented groups to apply.

QUESTIONS?
Questions concerning the application process, including requests for accommodation, may be addressed toSophia Yohannes-Smadi, HR & Operations Coordinator, at isrdi-jobs@umn.edu