Center Coordinator - Center for Environmental Intelligence

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

- VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

- VinUniversity has strategic collaborations with the world’s leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the four colleges at VinUniversity: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).VinUniversity’s founding benefactor, Vingroup, is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industry; and Property Services. VinUniversity is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high-quality research institutes (such as VinAI, and VinBigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).

ABOUT CEI

- The VinUni Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), established in 2023, serves as a technology hub for future innovators, facilitating connections among experts from around the world to collectively address urgent environmental challenges on a global scale. Harnessing advanced technology and interdisciplinary research, CEI strives to drive transformative solutions for a sustainable future by integrating technology, social sciences, digital materials, and sustainable energy.

- CEI website: https://cei.vinuni.edu.vn/

THE OPPORTUNITY

- The Center Coordinator will report to the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic direction of the Center for Environmental Intelligence. He/she will support the Directors, collaborate with the PIs, organize meetings, manage project documentation, coordinate research activities, provide administrative support, serve as a liaison, assist in event coordination, and contribute to CEI's mission and goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Provide administrative support for CEI's operations, including procurement, logistics, and budget management.

- Support to organize and facilitate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation of meeting minutes.

- Organize and maintain project documentation.

- Coordinate with project teams to track project progress, including outcomes and financial status.

- Manage general administrative tasks to support the Center's operations, including contracts and procurement management, logistics, and payments.

- Provide administrative and logistical support for the Center's researchers and visiting scholars.

- Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary documents and work with researchers and legal counsel to negotiate research contracts and agreements.

- Monitor research contract milestones, deliverables, and financial aspects to ensure compliance.

- Support the coordination of scientific events, such as seminars, conferences, and workshops.

- Support to foster collaboration with external partners.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to advance CEI's mission and goals.

COMPENSATION

- The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, environmental science, sustainability,).

- Proven experience in project coordination or administrative support role.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Excellent interpersonal skills in academic setting.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Verbal communication skill in Vietnamese is a plus.

- Experience of working in multidisciplinary and collaborative academic team.

- At least two years of successful experience in research, educational, and administrative positions

- We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.