Research Operations Administrator

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director in the Department of Psychology, the Research Operations Administrator oversees the Study Pool and works directly with faculty to provide high-level administrative and operational support for researchers in labs.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Manage Research Programs
Provide local onboarding/offboarding and high-level operational support for 300+ pre- and post-doctoral researchers across 30 labs
Manage Psychology Study Pool, including SONA updates, review/approval of study postings, and IRB oversight/compliance
Coordinate local procedure for human subject participant payments
Oversee restricted fund application and award tracking process
Manage Research Facilities
Coordinate with ED and OPRP on space planning needs
Coordinate with local Building Ops for requests related to: furniture, painting/cleaning offices, keys, swipe access, technology upgrades, etc.
Coordinate annual space survey in consultation with OPRP and lab staff
Support Department Operations
Assist ED with lab personnel requests
Approve time for Research Assistants in labs
Oversee equipment tagging and computer inventory
Manage research events (Festschrifts, Colloquia, etc.)
Support department communications (local newsletter, Slack, social media, swag, etc.)
Working Conditions:
May be expected to work on campus up to 4 days per week.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in higher education
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Background in Psychology helpful but not required.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills, including a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.
Customer service orientation with excellent organizational, logistical, and time management capabilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
Certificates and Licenses:
CITI Certification required within first 90 days.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid