Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Data Quality, Editing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Event Management, Funding, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Materials Tracking, Online Communications, Operations Management, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Proposal Writing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Research Administration, Research Laboratory, Social Media, Social Sciences, Statistics Software, Vendor/Supplier Management
Req Id: 41851
Job Title: Research Lab Administrator
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Research Administration Specialist to join our team. This role will manage research operations and research teams in the Governance and Responsible AI Lab (GRAIL).
Who We Are:
GRAIL is a university research center focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of AI, governance and policy, empowering students, and driving rigorous research that answers critical questions facing policymakers and practitioners.
Responsibilities Include:
- Implement policies, procedures, and standards for research operations and research staffing.
- Ensure research compliance practices and procedures are followed.
- Verify quality of research data.
- Recommend new research ideas and protocols; conduct literature searches, grant opportunities, and draft grant proposal documents.
- Assist with partnership building, fundraising initiatives, and grant preparation.
- Monitor materials, software, data, inventory, control and vendor management.
- Oversee the maintenance of GRAIL equipment, software, websites, and social media.
- Manages event, visitor logistics; and maintains center communications, website, and social media presence.
What Were Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science field.
- Three years of experience in administrative coordination, research support, or academic operations.
Skills Needed:
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Professional communication skills with experience with digital tools.
- Experience planning and managing events and communications.
- Use of AI applications for research.
- R, Python, or similar statistical software.
- Web editing.
What is Helpful:
- Master's Degree.
- Four or more years of experience in administrative coordination, research support, or academic operations.
Additional Information:
- This is a limited term duration position of 3 years with an estimated end date of May 31, 2029. Continuation dependent on funding.
- For full consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter as well as a resume or CV.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EO/AA university.
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code #20003177
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Posting Start Date: 4/30/26