OPS Research Support Specialist Pool

Position Title (Classification Title):

OPS Research Support Specialist Pool

Working Title:

Research Support Specialist

Job Summary:

The responsibilities of the Information Specialist are research-related. Information specialists provide professional-level support related to research and creative activities that contribute to the mission of the department, under direct supervision by the chair.

Examples of responsibilities
Serves in a research capacity for a specified department or project within the university, which may include the following duties and responsibilities:
Performs tasks related to specific research and monitoring of natural resources
Assumes responsibilities and assists faculty members in research and creative activities for a designated research area
Develops work plans in accordance with research objectives
Assists in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data and/or research findings
Assists with development and evaluation of materials related to the scope of the research project
Assists in specialized administrative, technical, and editorial duties connected to research and creative activities
Prepares reports associated with research and monitoring projects
Supervises/coordinates participants for data collection
Participates in meetings with stakeholders associated with research projects
Works on supporting ongoing research grants and assisting faculty with developing new grant applications.

Department

Biology

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects
Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, students and volunteers
Skilled with organizing resources, time management, and adhering to budgets associated with specific projects
Skilled with planning, organization, and coordination of activities of staff, students, and volunteers
Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent writing and editing skills
MS degree or higher, with established record of authoring or co-authoring peer-reviewed publications and/or funding agency reports.
Field experience conducting research and/or monitoring of natural resources

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Reaching with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climbing or balancing: Frequently
• Stooping: Frequently
• Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Frequently
• Lifting over 25lbs: Frequently
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Frequently
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Frequently
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Work Hours

20/week

FTE

.5

Salary Range

$15.00 - $20.00, depending on experience

Pay Basis

Hourly

Closing Date:

06/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.