NCAR Services Coordinator

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a NCAR Services Coordinator within the Nevada Center of Applied Research (NCAR).

Below is the link to the job posting:
Nevada Center of Applied Research (NCAR) Services Coordinator

NOTE: We welcome your interest in this opportunity. However, to ensure all applicants are evaluated consistently, applications must be submitted through our Workday system. Resumes submitted only through Handshake will not be considered.

The NCAR Services Coordinator (Coordinator) supports the day-to-day operations of one of Nevada's premier applied research and innovation environments, helping connect industry partners with university facilities, resources, and expertise. The position serves as a primary point of contact for affiliate companies and supports a broad range of operational, administrative, financial, and partnership activities that contribute to the success of NCAR programs and services.

Working closely with faculty, researchers, university departments, and industry partners, the coordinator helps ensure that facilities, programs, and collaborative projects operate efficiently while providing a high level of customer service. The position offers an opportunity to engage with companies ranging from startups to established industry leaders across technology, aerospace, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing, and other innovation-focused sectors.

The coordinator reports to the Senior Coordinator, Shared Research Facilities.

Duties include:

Serve as a primary operational contact for affiliate companies utilizing NCAR facilities and services.

Coordinate onboarding activities, facility access, space utilization, and operational logistics for industry partners.

Support the administration of agreements, compliance documentation, insurance records, and other operational requirements.

Coordinate invoicing, billing, deposits, and routine financial activities associated with NCAR programs and services.

Assist with sponsored project administration, contract tracking, and maintenance of program records and files.

Support the development and implementation of operational procedures and process improvements.

Collect, maintain, and report operational data to support program assessment and institutional reporting.

Connect industry partners with university resources, facilities, and research expertise.

Assist with outreach activities, partnership development efforts, and special projects that support the growth of NCAR and the University's research enterprise.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR

A Master's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related Experience: Experience in laboratory and/or research facility management, experience supporting multi-disciplinary research or science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs or environments or a related field.

Schedule

Occasional travel maybe required

Variable work schedule

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – Compensation Grade B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

https://www.unr.edu/research-innovation

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

 Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).