R&I Research Careers

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If your passion lies in enabling groundbreaking discovery, explore our diverse career opportunities in research administrative and support staff roles. We are seeking talented individuals for positions like research administrators, regulatory specialists, project managers, financial analysts, and administrative coordinators who keep our research engine running smoothly. You will be a vital part of the team, providing the essential operational, financial, and regulatory framework that empowers our principal investigators to focus on innovation and make significant contributions to the community. Discover how your organizational expertise can accelerate scientific progress.
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Budget and Operations Manager
San José State University is seeking a highly skilled Budget and Operations Manager to join the Division of Research and Innovation (R&I). Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research and Innovation, this position plays a vital role in coordinating the division’s budgeting, personnel administration, and daily operations. The incumbent will support a range of campus research programs and accounts across the SJSU enterprise, including CSU, Research Foundation, and Tower Foundation.
San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) Careers
SJSURF is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. SJSURF is an employee-focused organization with industry leading benefits (including a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution equivalent to 8% of your base salary with health, dental, and vision insurance) and a strong focus on employee safety, health, and work-life balance.