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Research Coordinator II - East Campus

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Engineering

Department: 19220300 - EG-TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER

Classification Title:

Research Coordinator II

Job Description:

Safety Grant Program Support

The Traffic Operations & Safety Specialist will play a key role in administering and supporting safety-related grants, working with local, state, and federal safety partners. Responsibilities include:

• Grant Program Execution & Compliance: Oversee grant-funded traffic safety projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution in accordance with funding agency requirements.

• Engineering & Planning Research Support: Assist in analyzing crash data, traffic flow, roadway safety trends, and transportation planning initiatives to support safety program development.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement, safety coalitions, and transportation organizations to implement safety programs.

• Project Implementation Support: Provide engineering/planning input on roadway safety audits, pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives, and crash countermeasure recommendations as required under funded projects.

• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain records of grant-funded safety programs, tracking key milestones, expenditures, and deliverables. Prepare technical reports for funding agencies and ensure compliance with grant regulations.

Performance Evaluation & Data Analysis: Compile program performance reports, transportation safety metrics, and statistical analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of grant-funded programs.

Traffic Safety Resource Center & Inventory Management

• Resource Center Management (Safety Engineering & Outreach Support):

• Execute grant-funded safety projects efficiently and on scheduleto ensure statewide safety partners receive necessary resources.

• Procure, organize, and catalogtraffic safety educational and outreach materials for distribution.

• Develop and maintain a customer order databaseto track inventory distribution and assess the impact of resource allocation.

• Provide customer servicevia phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings to assist safety partners with resource requests.

• Prepare project reports and deliverablesas required for grant compliance.

• Utilize engineering and planning knowledgeto assess the relevance and effectiveness of distributed safety materials in reducing roadway crashes and improving public awareness.

• Order Fulfillment & Inventory Management:

• Utilize the order processing systemto view and process customer orders from safety stakeholders.

• Fulfill customer orders efficientlyand prepare materials for shipping.

• Coordinate shipments with multiple vendorsand create shipping labels for distribution.

• Monitor product inventory levelsand proactivelyidentify items for reordering and restockingbased on usage data.

• Manage and retrieve stored resourcesfrom off-site storage facilities, ensuring availability for distribution.

• Conduct monthly and annual inventory auditsto ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with funding requirements.

• Prepare and obtain print bidsand manage bulk print orders for safety outreach materials.

Training & Research Program Support (Engineering & Planning Applications)

• The coordinator will assist intransportation safety research, training development, and workforce training programs, ensuring the effective dissemination of knowledge to professionals in the transportation industry. Responsibilities include:

• Transportation Engineering & Planning Research Support:Assist in evaluatingwork zone safety, intersection safety improvements, pedestrian and bicycle safety, speed management strategies, and crash data analysis.

• Training Program Development & Coordination:Support thedevelopment of professional training coursesfor engineers, planners, law enforcement personnel, and safety advocates, including:

• Curriculum development and course material preparation.

• Instructor coordination and logistics management.

• Student registration and participant support.

• Technical Report & Proposal Writing:Assist in preparingengineering reports, research proposals, and safety grant applications.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach:Coordinate withinstructors, government agencies, and industry professionalsto support training programs and research efforts.

Perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure that T2 Center operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Expected Salary:

$55,000-$60,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Engineer-in-Trainee (EIT) certification.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering, traffic safety principles, and transportation planning.

• Experience working with transportation data, safety studies, crash analysis, or work zone planning.

• Experience planning events and interacting with the public to gather and distribute information.

• Experience working with database systems to process orders, track inventory, and generate reports.

• Experience working in a team-oriented setting with multiple stakeholders.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs.for handling and distributing safety materials

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This is a time-limited position.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work locations and/or schedules that fall outside of a unit's usual working hours.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 10 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time