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Open date: March 5, 2026

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The Department of Metabolic Biology & Nutrition (MBN) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Program Coordinator (Academic Coordinator I/Lecturer) for the Master of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics (MNSD) program. The individual will serve as a key member of the academic administrative team and instructional faculty. The incumbent will collaborate with the Program Director to coordinate and implement the MNSD program. The incumbent will formulate educational goals, analyze educational outcomes, and refine curricula based on emerging pedagogical theories and accreditation standards.

Central to this role is the coordination and implementation of supervised practice rotations and other aspects of the program. This includes managing instructional schedules, overseeing on-boarding, and performance tracking, where the incumbent directs student performance within worksite training facilities to ensure mastery of core competencies.

The incumbent will contribute to strategic academic operations, including student recruitment, graduate admissions, student advising, the identification of preceptors to maintain a robust network of external partners, and planning social and educational enrichment activities.

To ensure student readiness for professional practice, the incumbent will design and deliver specialized workshops and structured instructional sessions tailored to the needs of students pursuing future practice as registered dietitians. This includes developing, planning, and supervising campus-based practice experiences and providing educational remediation for students requiring advanced support in areas such as clinical practice, counseling, foundational sciences, and management.

While students are in their internships, the incumbent facilitates weekly student meetings, and provides scholarly evaluation guidance on projects and assignments. This is the Lecturer component of the position.

Master's or equivalent international degree

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

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Akkodis is seeking a WorkDay Analyst for a Direct-Hire job with a client in Houston, TX. The Workday Systems Analyst configures, maintains, and enhances Workday HCM modules while providing consultative support and operational excellence to HR, IT, and business users. This role ensures configuration choices and functional solutions deliver a seamless, user-friendly digital experience aligned with the company’s HR technology roadmap and employee experience goals—particularly in support of the HR needs in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate solves problems by creating effective solutions, analyzing information, and providing a high level of customer service by using experience with Workday to help drive process improvements, enhancements, and guidance to end-users.

Pay Range: $110k-$115k per Annum. The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Configuration & Functional Support

• Apply technical knowledge of Workday to solve and support organizational needs; functions/modules include Core HCM, Lifecycle Management, Talent Optimization, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Planning, Help, and Journeys.
• Maintain, manage, and configure Workday business processes, validations, condition rules, notifications, eligibility rules, and functional components across the Workday modules.

Vendor & Integration Issue Resolution

• Investigate and troubleshoot functional production issues and collaborate with Workday Support, SI partners, benefit providers, payroll vendors, and timekeeping vendors.
• Partner with integration teams to resolve issues involving EIBs, Cloud Connects, Studio integrations, and downstream systems.
• Review integration logs, identify functional root causes, and support cross?platform fixes.

SAP S/4HANA Ecosystem Alignment

• Ensure Workday configurations align with SAP S/4HANA worker data, org structures, cost object design, and financial mappings.
• Partner with ERP, Finance, and IT teams to maintain data coherence across platforms (e.g., cost center hierarchies, job architecture, supervisory org alignment).

Consultative Partnership

• Translate HR/business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Collaborates across HR to drive system and process optimization.
• Provides configuration change recommendations to achieve business needs.
• Guide HR partners across manufacturing plants through process changes and system behavior.

Testing & Release Management

• Support regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across Workday and S/4HANA?connected processes.
• Participate in release testing, regression cycles, and functional validation efforts.

Documentation & Data Governance

• Maintain functional specs, job aids, configuration decisions, and change logs; support data governance and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years Workday (Core HCM and 2+ modules) configuration, integration, and post go-live support experience , including connectivity to SAP/S4HANA ERP
• Consultative problem solving
• Ability to troubleshoot cross platform issues
• Applying project management and organizational change management fundamentals
• Data quality discipline
• Additional HR experience preferred
• Manufacturing workforce/industry experience preferred
• Project Management certification is a plus
• Change Management certification is a plus
• Workday certification is a plus
• Experience with SAP HCM (SuccessFactors/Employee Central) is a plus

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Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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Baer is looking for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager for a 6+ month project located in West Palm Beach, FL

Title: SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager

Location: Hybrid – West Palm Beach, FL

Duration: 6 months Contract-to-Hire

Rate: All-inclusive

Alignment: W2

Overview

The SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, optimization, and long-term scalability of the SAP SuccessFactors ECP system. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for payroll technology, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and system integrity across all payroll processes.

You will lead complex system initiatives, guide junior team members, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and IT leaders to align payroll technology with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors ECP solutions.
• Configure payroll components including pay components, wage types, calculation rules, schemas, tax models, and garnishments.
• Oversee system enhancements, implementations, and major release cycles from requirements through post-go-live support.
• Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot integration between Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Serve as the primary contact for ECP-related issues and resolve payroll calculation discrepancies.
• Develop and execute testing strategies for updates, patches, and year-end releases.
• Support payroll compliance including federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., W-2 processing).
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of payroll processes.
• Create system documentation, training materials, and reporting for audit and compliance needs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and peer review for payroll system configurations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP Payroll experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) configuration and architecture experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of EC to ECP integrations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll processes and tax regulations.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification.
• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA Payroll.
• Familiarity with other SuccessFactors modules (Employee Central, Time Tracking, Benefits).
• Bachelor's degree

Company Overview:

Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Senior Business Analyst – Manufacturing ERP (D365)

Milwaukee, WI Area | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Our manufacturing client in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the rollout and optimization of their Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform.

This role will work closely with operations leaders and IT to translate real business needs into practical system solutions. The focus is on improving operational visibility, reporting, and process efficiency as the ERP implementation moves toward full adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and business leaders to gather and clarify system requirements
• Translate operational needs into functional ERP solutions
• Support ERP implementation, testing, and process improvement initiatives
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support operational decision-making
• Participate in user acceptance testing and system rollout activities
• Help improve workflows and data visibility across manufacturing operations

Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365
• Business analyst or systems analyst experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or major system upgrades
• Ability to build dashboards or operational reporting (Power BI experience helpful)
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business teams

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule – onsite approximately 3 days per week
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of manufacturing operations, ERP systems, and business process improvement.

Apply today and let's talk through it!

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to play a meaningful part in supporting employees by ensuring the smooth administration of essential health and welfare benefits programs. As a Health & Welfare Benefits Administrator, you will work with a variety of benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, helping ensure that employees receive accurate and timely support related to their benefits.

The position provides exposure to multiple benefit vendors and systems while allowing you to build strong administrative and analytical skills in a collaborative office environment. With a consistent weekday schedule and the possibility of a future hybrid option, this role offers stability along with opportunities to deepen your expertise in employee benefits administration.

Job Description:

The Health & Welfare Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of employee health and welfare benefit plans. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, coordinating with benefit vendors, and ensuring timely processing of benefit-related documentation and payments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process monthly invoices for health and welfare benefit vendors and coordinate payments.

• Respond to employee and internal inquiries via email and phone regarding benefit-related matters.

• Complete employer verifications and assist with address and death verification processes.

• Communicate benefits information to new leadership team members and other internal stakeholders as needed.

• Notify benefit vendors of updates or changes to employee benefit records.

• Coordinate benefit-related mailings with both internal and external print vendors.

• Review and resolve discrepancies within benefits reports to maintain data accuracy.

• Maintain accurate benefit records across internal systems and vendor platforms.

• Assist with general benefits administration tasks and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in health and welfare benefits administration, specifically supporting plans such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, vendors, and internal teams.

• Comfort working with Microsoft Excel and navigating multiple vendor systems or online platforms.

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems is preferred.

• Ability to work on-site five days per week in St. Louis, MO.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

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Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly Operations

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a successful and growing organization. Dimora Brands continues to expand its footprint, product offerings, and operational capabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly will lead high-performing teams across a multi-site network. This role offers the ability to directly influence strategy, drive measurable operational improvements, and implement transformative change across the company. For an ambitious operations leader, this position provides significant exposure, executive partnership, and clear opportunities for continued advancement within a thriving organization.

About Dimora Brands

Dimora Brands is the parent company of industry-leading brands including Hardware Resources, Top Knobs, Wolf Home Products, Atlas Homewares, and Task Lighting. Across our portfolio, we design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute decorative and functional hardware, cabinet organizers, cabinets, wood products, and LED lighting solutions.

We proudly stock over 24,000 SKUs and ship same-day from strategically located distribution centers nationwide. Our success is driven by operational excellence, hard work, and a strong commitment to serving manufacturing, showroom, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce customers. At Dimora Brands, we foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to build, innovate, and drive meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly is a network-wide operations leader responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of:

• Hardware Resources (warehouse functions/ cabinet assembly)
• Top Knobs warehouse network
• Task Lighting Operations (assembly/warehouse functions)

This role leads a multi-site distribution and assembly network and is accountable for driving operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent. The Senior Director ensures standardized processes, consistent execution, strong financial performance, and best-in-class customer service across all facilities. The Senior Director will take well-established, well-functioning operations and engage in continuous improvement to strive for excellence in all key areas.

This leader will function as a change agent, building high-performing teams, implementing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and driving Lean process improvements across the network. This role requires a strong cross-functional partnership with Sales, Customer Service, Product Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational alignment and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Dimora Brands warehousing/cabinet assembly and Task Lighting assembly operations.
• Lead and develop DC Managers and site leadership teams.
• Ensure all facilities are staffed, trained, equipped, and operating within company guidelines and performance expectations.
• Serve as escalation point for operational performance gaps and customer service issues.

Performance & KPI Accountability

• Drive execution across all key performance metrics:
• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery / Service Levels
• Cost Management
• Talent Development
• Establish and monitor standardized scorecards across all sites.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans with urgency and accountability.
• Own and manage regional operating budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives.

Scope

• Leads 10+ locations across the US
• Reports directly to the COO
• Manages a team of 225+ direct and indirect reports

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the development, deployment, and compliance of standardized SOPs, playbooks, and best practices across all warehouse and assembly sites.
• Drive Lean leadership principles and structured problem-solving processes to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Lead focused improvement events and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure strong audit processes are in place to maintain operational discipline and process consistency.

Assembly & Value-Added Operations (Task Lighting and NorthPoint Cabinetry)

• Oversee assembly/manufacturing workflows to ensure quality, throughput, and efficiency targets are met.
• Partner with Product Quality and Engineering to ensure product standards and compliance.
• Optimize labor planning, workflow design, and material flow to support scalable growth.

Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performance culture across all distribution and assembly operations.
• Assess training and development needs across the network.
• Coach and mentor warehouse and operations leaders; develop a strong leadership pipeline.
• Identify high-potential talent and create succession planning strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales to ensure customer expectations and service requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to quickly resolve order processing errors and service disruptions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Product Quality to ensure seamless operational flow.
• Communicate disruptions, risks, and opportunities to Executive leadership in a timely and solutions-oriented manner.

Network Optimization & Growth Support

• Support new program launches, warehouse expansions, and facility relocations.
• Evaluate network capacity and scalability to support business growth.
• Lead technology adoption and warehouse systems improvements.
• Provide operational leadership during times of transition or leadership gaps within facilities.

What Success Looks Like

• A standardized, high-performing warehouse and assembly network operating with consistency and discipline.
• Strong safety record and compliance across all facilities.
• Improved service levels and reduced order errors.
• Measurable cost efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Engaged, developed leadership teams with a clear succession pipeline.
• A culture of urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, and/or light manufacturing/assembly operations.
• Minimum 5+ years leading multiple sites with demonstrated success driving measurable performance improvement.
• Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving processes preferred.
• Proven success managing budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and leadership capability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change across geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep understanding of inventory control, order processing, shipping systems, and warehouse technology.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Lead by example work ethic
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Highly organized and effective in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments.

Additional Information

• Based at a Dimora Brands location (Dallas, Bossier, or Branchburg preferred).
• Regular travel to distribution and assembly facilities (approximately 25–40% domestic travel).
• Must conduct all company affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
• Post-offer background check and drug screen required.

Senior Director of Supply Chain

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a successful and growing organization. Dimora Brands continues to expand its footprint, product offerings, and operational capabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for leaders who want to make a lasting impact.

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead high-performing teams across a dynamic, multi-site network while operating within a flexible hybrid work environment. This role offers the ability to directly influence strategy, drive measurable operational improvements, and implement transformative change across the company. For an ambitious supply chain leader, this position provides significant executive exposure, cross-functional influence, and clear opportunities for continued advancement within a thriving organization.

About Dimora Brands

Dimora Brands is the parent company of industry-leading brands including Hardware Resources, Top Knobs, Wolf Home Products, Atlas Homewares, and Task Lighting. Across our portfolio, we design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute decorative and functional hardware, cabinet organizers, cabinets, wood products, and LED lighting solutions.

We proudly stock over 24,000 SKUs and ship same-day from strategically located distribution centers nationwide. Our success is driven by operational excellence, hard work, and a strong commitment to serving manufacturing, showroom, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce customers. At Dimora Brands, we foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to build, innovate, and drive meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of all end-to-end supply chain functions including:

• Logistics and Transportation
• Purchasing and Supplier Management
• Inventory Control and Optimization
• Quality Across the Global Supply Chain

This leader ensures alignment across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent while driving standardized processes, strong financial performance, and best-in-class customer service across the enterprise. The role functions as a change agent and senior leadership partner, leading cross-functional initiatives that support company growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership across global logistics, transportation, inventory, and quality functions.
• Lead and develop functional teams.
• Serve as escalation point for supply chain and service performance risks.
• Align supply chain strategy with company growth, product roadmap, and customer service objectives.

Logistics & Transportation Strategy

• Direct and optimize global inbound freight, domestic distribution, and outbound customer shipments.
• Oversee carrier strategy, contract negotiations, and freight cost optimization across all modes (parcel, LTL, TL, OTR, ocean).
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs documentation.
• Lead logistics planning for DC start-ups, network expansions, and growth initiatives.
• Develop and manage freight budgets, cost controls, and variance reporting processes.

Purchasing & Supplier Strategy

• Develop and execute enterprise purchasing strategies aligned to cost, service, and inventory targets.
• Lead supplier relationship management, negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Product Management and Sales to align buying strategies with demand and product lifecycle planning.
• Monitor demand forecasts, market trends, and supply risks to support business continuity.
• Lead and develop purchasing teams and vendor performance programs.

Inventory & Network Optimization

• Establish network inventory strategy including safety stock models, turns improvement, and working capital optimization.
• Drive network balancing strategies across distribution centers.
• Implement systems, analytics, and reporting tools to improve inventory visibility and accuracy.
• Partner with Finance to optimize inventory investment and cost structure.

Quality & Supply Chain Integrity

• Lead enterprise quality strategy across suppliers, internal operations, and customer delivery.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, defect reduction programs, and cost recovery processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
• Partner with Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Establish quality metrics, reporting, and governance processes.

Financial & Performance Accountability

• Own supply chain operating budgets including freight, inventory, procurement, and network costs
• Establish enterprise KPI scorecards covering:
• Quality
• Service / Delivery
• Cost
• Inventory Performance
• Talent Development
• Identify performance gaps and lead corrective action with urgency and accountability.

Scope

• Manages all carrier relationships and negotiations
• Responsible for all transportation (LTL, TL, Parcel, Ocean Freight, Intermodal, Drayage, Customs)
• Accountable for Purchasing across all business units, Domestic and International
• Reports directly to the COO

Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
• Develop leadership pipelines and succession plans across supply chain functions.
• Coach and mentor functional and site leaders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Product Management, and Executive Leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Fully integrated, high-performing end-to-end supply chain.
• Industry-leading service levels and customer satisfaction.
• Reduced landed cost and optimized working capital.
• Strong supplier performance and reduced quality defects.
• Standardized processes and scalable systems supporting growth.
• Engaged teams with strong leadership bench strength.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years progressive leadership experience across supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations.
• 5+ years leading global end-to-end supply chain.
• Strong background in carrier negotiations, inbound ocean freight, and domestic distribution.
• Demonstrated success leading Demand Planning and SIOP
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Proven success managing large budgets and cost optimization programs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree, preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Senior leadership presence and change leadership capability
• Deep end-to-end supply chain expertise
• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• Advanced data-driven decision-making capability
• Lead by example work ethic
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, multi-site, high-growth environments

Additional Information

• Based at a Dimora Brands location (Dallas, Bossier, or Branchburg preferred).
• Minimal (10-15%) domestic travel required.
• Must conduct all company affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
• Post-offer background check and drug screen required.

The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, embedded research training and engineer-oriented, research position. This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are seeking an Assistant In Embedded Training Researcher/Software Engineer with expertise in advanced algorithms and software development, computer visualization, and immersive training technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation embedded, visual, and intelligent research training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

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A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and two years of related professional experience, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and five years of related professional experience.

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UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dean Reed at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

The position requires U.S. citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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