Job Description

Research Program Administrator, Rangeland Stewardship (Extended Temporary) Posting Number
req26846 Department
Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res Department Website Link
https://snre.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Arizona (U of A) invites applications for a Research Program Administrator for Rangeland Stewardship. The Research Program Administrator will play a central role in supporting a transdisciplinary program dedicated to sustainable rangeland stewardship across Arizona. The successful candidate will help ensure that the program activities run smoothly, align with strategic goals, and effectively translate science into actionable stewardship practices.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with
  coordination of day-to-day operational and administrative activities.
• Assist
  Principal Investigator with special projects.
• Assist with
  coordination of research and outreach activities.
• Support
  faculty, staff, and partners working on rangeland sustainability, natural
  resource management, public land policy, fire ecology, invasive plant
  management, and emerging biological threats.
• Maintain
  compliance with financial and accomplishment reporting requirements for
  projects.
• Track and
  manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor
  subaward and vendor payments, purchase requisitions, and other project
  financial transactions to ensure adherence to sponsor and university policies.
• Organize and
  document project meetings and collaborative activities, and prepare quarterly
  reports using university financial systems, Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Organize
  fieldwork logistics, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support project
  deliverables through data collection, preparation, communication and reporting
  activities.
• Maintain data
  systems and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate
  communication among university researchers, agency collaborators, and community
  partners.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to
  manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to
  translate scientific information for non-technical audiences.
• Excellent oral
  and written communication skills for academic and non-academic audiences.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and tracking project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating logistics for fieldwork, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Experience facilitating meetings and collaborative processes among various stakeholders’ groups.
• Experience maintaining project documentation, data repositories, and reporting systems.
• Experience developing technical reports, outreach materials, and grant deliverables.

FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Research Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$25.50 - $31.88 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
7 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
PC1 Job Family
Research Program Admin Job Function
Research Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
9/14/2026 Expected End Date
9/13/2028 Contact Information for Candidates
Amy Ganguli Professor, Extension Specialist
Open Date
8/19/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
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