OURI Program Coordinator

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Position Summary:

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an OURI Program Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

The OURI Program Coordinator supports the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry by managing key programs that promote student engagement in research across all campuses. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, this role oversees the Undergraduate Research Grants and Peer Mentor programs, co-coordinates the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, and supports outreach through workshops, presentations, and mentoring. The coordinator also assists with program assessments, maintains student engagement data, supports OURI communications, and contributes to office initiatives as needed. This position is central to promoting and expanding undergraduate research involvement throughout the university.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and organize the undergraduate research grants program two times per year, including organizing, finalizing, ensuring research compliance, awarding, and assessment of applications and abstracts associated with this program.

• Coordinate the OURI Peer Mentor program to include organizing their participation in outreach, presentations, events, and workshops on research and inquiry opportunities across all campuses.

• Co-coordinate the hosting of the annual undergraduate research symposium including organizing the event space, initiating the online application process, recruiting judges and volunteers, collecting and reviewing abstracts, organizing all presentations for the day of the event, assisting all student presenters, overseeing and coordinating all event preparation items such as the event agenda, sign-in table items, oral presentation schedule, poster placement, tabling groups, judges, participants, guests, etc.

• Conduct assessments of UGR grants and peer mentor program, and other office programs, including tagging students engaged in undergraduate research and updating the OURI student Access database.

• Mentor students through Navigate to support the involvement of an increased number of lower-division students at URI.

• Host workshops, classroom presentations, and tabling on OURI, LEARN, and VIP programs as needed on multiple campuses.

• Assist with maintaining the OURI website and email.

• Serve on committees as needed.

• Perform other job-related duties and support other activities and programs associated with the office as needed.

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience are required,

Salary:

$54,000.00 to $56,000.00 per year.

College or Department:

UGS - Research & Inquiry - Student Support

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-03-25

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.