Robotics Lab Research Coordinator

The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) is a not-for-profit research institute of the Florida University System known for pioneering technologies aimed at leveraging and extending human capabilities. Our team is dedicated to advancing human-centered computing, robotics, and other cutting-edge fields. We are seeking a coordinator to be the primary administrative support for the robotics lab and will assist with event coordination, as well as other administrative related duties. This position will interface with internal and external team members, research scientists, and administrative personnel to assist with the overall administrative operation of the robotics lab.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the monitoring, tracking, completion, and delivery of robotics project deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Facilitating the tracking of robotics project inventory.
• Creation and management of robotics invoices, purchase orders, etc.
• Development of job listings, tracking and screening applications, and overseeing the interview process.
• Tracking and delivering on grant/program reporting.
• Coordination and facilitation of educational outreach programs.
• Developing and implementing new processes as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with multiple programs, projects, and teams.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google suite, Adobe, Atlassian Tools, Slack, etc.).
• Strong experience in programmatic coordination to include:
  • Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Inventory management
  • Event coordination

Competencies:

• High degree of emotional intelligence; social and self-awareness.
• Ability to perform job functions independently and able to solve challenges. without significant assistance, or with limited supervision, and work effectively either on own or as part of the administrative team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of following complex instructions, policies and guidelines.
• Delivers the highest level of customer service.
• Effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities
• Organized and results-oriented, with strong time-management abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&D
• Voluntary Short & Long-Term Disability
• 403(b)-employer investment retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

Additional Details:

Work Location:       40 S. Alcaniz Street Pensacola, Florida 32502

Position Type:         Full-Time

Availability:             Nights and weekend hours on occasion, as needed

Reports To:             Senior Research Scientists – Robotics Lab

Authorization:        You must be authorized to work in the United States

How to Apply:         Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to robotjobs@ihmc.org along with the completed Pre-Interview Questionnaire: Pre-InterviewQuestionnaire.pdf

IHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer