Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $25.95 per hour ($53,969 annually)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates grant progress reports in coordination with Center Director and external evaluator.
• Maintains accurate details of grant spending in line with the spending plan for the center.
• Supports communication-related to center activities and organize meetings.
• Orders and oversee timely student and faculty payments.
• Coordinates and ensure smooth transactions with other UDC and external entities such as UDC’s SEAS Research Center and student admission office.
• Organizes outreach activities, meetings, internal and external workshops and events in coordination with the Center Director.
• Assists with maintaining SEAS website, and social media accounts.
• Coordinates the Center related activities including the communication with NASA Research Centers, University collaborators, National laboratory collaborators, and industrial partners.
• Represents the Center and attend grant related meetings
• Tracks student progress reports and time reporting
• Assists in conducting surveys and their analysis for CAM-STAR and its partners
• Monitors the budget including and ensure it is in compliance with grant guidelines and spending plan.
• Assists with maintaining CAM-STAR website, and its social media accounts.
• Assists with the preparation of Center related promotional and recruitment materials.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management and/or the management of administrative duties.
• Knowledge of MS office tools and website maintenance.
• Excellent management skills and the ability to work with others amicably.
• Strong understanding of the University’s finance systems, preferred.
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Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave only on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .