Location: West Lafayette, IN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Req Id: 41851 Job Title: Research Lab Administrator City: West Lafayette ## **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 We're 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:** - **