Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Administrative Assistant / Clerical & Data Entry / Sciences

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 03678

Description

The Stem Cell Program Coordinator will assist with two CIRM-funded programs at CSUF. These programs are BSCR and COMPASS. The two primary roles of the Stem Cell Program Coordinator for both programs are to (1) collect and distribute accurate details for various forms and plans, and (2) monitor, track and follow-up as needed for various activities (these themes show up throughout the detailed list of activities).

*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

• The BSCR Program Coordinator role is a program management position focused on keeping the CIRM-funded Bridges to Stem Cell Research (BSCR) and COMPASS programs running smoothly.
• Gathers and shares important details, tracks progress and follows up to make sure students and institutions meet critical deadlines.
• Routine Activities include checking email accounts, organizing files and records, and updating shared tracking sheets.
• Facilitates Community Building by staying in touch with students through the respective program and beyond, and keeping the students updated on the planned activities, work and events.
• Helps prepare official agreements (MOUs) with partnering internship sites for the two programs.
• Collect, verify, and submit stipend and appointment forms to ensure students are paid and officially listed on the CIRM portal.
• Assist with enrollment of students in both programs for both spring and fall semesters.
• Update applications, organize interviews, and helps launch the new cohort by confirming agreements, registering students, and ensuring training requirements are met.
• Financial responsibilities include payments to students, internship sites, and vendors while keeping track of reimbursements and contracts.
• The CIRM-funded programs host two annual symposia and one seminar per semester. The Coordinator will schedule room reservations, coordinate advertising materials, print interns’ posters, coordinate catering, and payment of guest honoraria.
• Assist students presenting in conferences with reimbursement paperwork, collect and compile data for the annual reports, and manage end-of-internship forms and evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years of biology research experience and some teaching experience.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Biology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Listening and talking for extended periods. May have to carry 10-15 pounds of course materials.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.

Benefits:

ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification. To learn more about ASC's benefits please view the information here.

Salary Range: 20.00