Job Description

Posting Number

req25717

Department

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Department Website Link

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Program Coordinator for the University of Arizona Superfund Research Center (UA SRC) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Center.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work at the University of Arizona campus with remote work flexibility.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist, work directly and report to the UA SRC Director in all areas of administration.
• Act as a liaison between the UA SRC and its federal sponsor (NIH/NIEHS).
• Coordinate UA SRC annual Research Performance Project Reports (RPPR) and renewal applications.
• Work with the UA SRC Business Manager to oversee expenses, process grant applications, grant renewals, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate UA SRC administrative team and UA SRC overall meetings (e.g., management meetings, Colloquiums, etc.).
• Coordinate and support all trainee activities and report those activities to federal sponsors (e.g., CareerTrac, SRP Data Collection Tool).
• Assist the Community Engagement, Data Management, Research Translation and Research Experience and Training Coordination Cores.
• Assist the Research Projects with reports and manuscripts preparation.
• Participate in NIEHS SRP Student/Postdoc/Alumni Network (SPAN) Calls and Research Translation and Community Engagements calls (via zoom).
• Maintain and update the UA SRP Website (including writing and posting highlights, update publications, etc.).
• Organize annual UA SRC advisory board meetings, special conferences and/or workshops.
• Manage travel arrangements, registrations and abstract submission for Superfund Annual Meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with the Graduate Program Coordinator with outreach activities, workshops, seminars, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Knowledge of administrative policies regarding NIH-funded research.
• Skills in note taking, newsletter production, and website maintenance.
• Ability to write professionally in English.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS (or higher) degree in public health or related fields preferred.
• Experience with federal research grants preferred.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Job FTE

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Research Program Admin

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Xinxin Ding I ***email_hidden***

Open Date

4/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

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