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Position Summary:
The Center for Connected Autonomy and AI (CA-AI) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a highly organized and motivated CA-AI Research Operations Manager to support its growing portfolio of federally and privately sponsored research programs. This position is critical in helping CA-AI scale its project portfolio while ensuring efficient administration of projects and awards, and upholding compliance and stewardship obligations. The position will report directly to the CA-AI Director and work closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE, as well as the Administrator of Office Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the administration of the CA_AI lab’s growing research portfolio of federal and privately sponsored research programs.
• Assist with proposal development, including budget preparation; materials collection (e.g., biosketches, current and pending); narrative framing; proofreading and editing; and compliance checks.
• Support project management activities, including tracking and reporting of technical deliverables.
• Manage project compliance activities, including scheduled and ad hoc reporting.
• Managing CA_AI lab students and volunteers.
• Manage the tracking and ordering of lab supplies and equipment, and coordinate maintenance scheduling as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between CA-AI and sponsor administrative teams.
• Represent CA-AI at relevant meetings, both internally and externally.
• Assist the Director in coordinating and participating in meetings with sponsors and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE and the Administrator of Office Operations to ensure the optimal success of the CA_AI Lab.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director.

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
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• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and offer professional, solutions-driven service.
Ability to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders in a high-volume environment.
Salary:
$58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year.
College or Department:
Division of Research - ISENSE: Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Friday with occasional work after hours as needed.
Application Deadline:
2025-09-03
Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Support the administration of the CA_AI lab’s growing research portfolio of federal and privately sponsored research programs.
• Assist with proposal development, including budget preparation; materials collection (e.g., biosketches, current and pending); narrative framing; proofreading and editing; and compliance checks.
• Support project management activities, including tracking and reporting of technical deliverables.
• Manage project compliance activities, including scheduled and ad hoc reporting.
• Managing CA_AI lab students and volunteers.
• Manage the tracking and ordering of lab supplies and equipment, and coordinate maintenance scheduling as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between CA-AI and sponsor administrative teams.
• Represent CA-AI at relevant meetings, both internally and externally.
• Assist the Director in coordinating and participating in meetings with sponsors and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director for Research Programs in I-SENSE and the Administrator of Office Operations to ensure the optimal success of the CA_AI Lab.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the CA-AI Director