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Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Associate

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Mcgregor Proposed ... equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research ...

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Research Associate

Mcgregor, TX

Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Mcgregor Proposed ... equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research ...

Ohio State University

Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio ... Graduate Research Associate Department:Ambulatory Services | Ambulatory Administration-JM Provides ...

American

Graduate Ambassador (Student)

Campus, IL · On-site

$19.50/hr

Graduate Student Ambassadors (GSA) serve as important representatives for the Office of Graduate ... These events will have class visits the night beforehand. * Assist in the research, logistical ...

Fgcu

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Campus, IL · On-site

Job Summary The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support initiatives within the Freshwater ... The successful candidate will work alongside faculty, laboratory technicians, graduate students ...

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What is the difference between Graduate Student Research Associate vs Research Assistant?

AspectGraduate Student Research AssociateResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant coursework or degreeUndergraduate or graduate student, sometimes with specific skills
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, university settings, research projectsLabs, field sites, academic or industry research settings
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, academic projectsUniversities, research centers, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesMore general, but similar in early research roles

The Graduate Student Research Associate typically holds a graduate degree or is enrolled in a graduate program, focusing on advanced research within academic settings. A Research Assistant may be an undergraduate or graduate student assisting with research tasks. While both roles involve supporting research projects, the Graduate Student Research Associate usually has more specialized responsibilities aligned with their academic progress.

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Program Manager, Research and Creative Excellence

Program Manager, Research and Creative Excellence

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

University Of Cincinnati rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

293rd of 546 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. 

Job Overview

The Graduate College is seeking a Program Manager to enhance support for graduate research and creative works at the University of Cincinnati (UC). We are looking for a team member with strong organizational, planning and time management skills to assist in the tracking of current graduate student research and creative impact;  lead the development, planning and implementation of programming designed to increase the profile of graduate student research and creative activities within the university; and provide wraparound support for graduate student researchers, scholars, and artists.

The Program Manager will support life cycle of graduate student research and creative works as well as promote opportunities for sponsored work through campus programming, educational efforts, and coordination with the Graduate College’s campus partners, including, but not limited to, the Office of Research, UC Libraries, and the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards.

The Program Manager will oversee the Graduate College’s signature research and creative works programs, including the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, Research + Innovation Week, and workshops. The Program Manager also will be responsible for developing new programs and events and collaborating with campus partners on graduate student initiatives related to research and creative works.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build relationships across cultures with graduate students, faculty, staff, and community members. This professional will cultivate relationships and provide an engaging and stimulating environment for graduate students that supports the mission of the university and the Graduate College.

This position may require occasional evening and weekend availability to support Graduate College programs, events, and initiatives.

Essential Functions
  • Serve as a point person and liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration among multiple units and constituents involved in delivering programs that support research and creative works for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, ensuring the Graduate College and its programs are consistently represented in a positive and professional manner.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and programming support to the leadership team; assist in program and event planning; support office operations; maintain records and documentation; organize and analyze data; and prepare surveys, reports, outreach materials, and other correspondence.
  • Organize, plan, and prepare students for participation in signature research-related events, including the international 3MT competition.
  • Facilitate programming for graduate student communities of practice, workshops, Research + Innovation Week, and related initiatives.
  • Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and/or boot camps focused on research skill development, including literature reviews, data management, data analytics,  Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCIDs), and research repository databases.
  • Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database of internal and external funding opportunities relevant to graduate students across all disciplines, including fellowships, grants, awards, and scholarships.
  • Partner with faculty advisers and program directors to identify skill gaps and develop targeted programming to address student needs.
  • Demonstrate initiative, independent decision-making, and a high level of professionalism while providing event management and support for graduate student and postdoctoral scholar programming.
  • Collaborate with other Graduate College administrative staff to facilitate program development and event planning.
  • Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills and comfort working in a fluid environment that serves a diverse array of constituent groups.
  • Work with a high degree of accuracy and handle confidential material in accordance with university policies and federal regulations.
Required Education
  • Master’s degree in a research or creative field, such as social sciences, arts, natural sciences or humanities, preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education, research administration, grant writing, arts administration, or a related professional role.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the graduate research process and/or creative practice in an academic setting.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects.
Additional Qualifications Considered
  • Personal experience applying for and/or receiving competitive research, scholarship or creative works funding, such as awards offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Fulbright program, American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), Mellon Foundation, or similar organizations.
  • Familiarity with research compliance processes, including IRB and IACUC, and their relevance to student researchers.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.  

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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