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Research Coordinator, Drachman Institute

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 15, 2025

Research Coordinator, Drachman Institute
Posting Number	req23681
Department	Drachman Institute
Department Website Link	https://capla.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The position works in collaboration with the Drachman Institute to advance community-centered design, research, and housing initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, mentoring students, guiding project design, developing graphic materials, preparing award submissions, and facilitating the Drachman Community Engaged Scholars program. The role also supports housing projects with the City and community partners while promoting innovative and culturally responsive design solutions Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Coordinate with the Drachman Institute Support day-to-day activities Support application of design and community awards for Drachman Institute projects Develop Drachman graphic materials and an anthology of past projects Organize events for the Drachman Institute Provide undergraduate and graduate student mentoring through project development Offer architectural project design guidance and oversight Research building technologies and culturally appropriate design strategies for built environment resiliency Prepare project packages for awards and publication Contribute to housing projects with the City and community partners Facilitate Drachman Community Engaged Scholars program Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to compose an architectural design publication Ability to do grant research Advanced ability in technical writing, creative writing, and editing Ability to use project management tools and methodologies
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's in Architecture degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. At least 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications	Proficiency using digital and physical architectural modeling tools and methodologies (including building physical models and prototypes, and digital tools including at a minimum Revit, AutoCad, Rhino, Grasshopper and Honeybee) experience in researching and designing with climate resilient and context-appropriate building technologies experience with architectural design research experience with community-driven and culturally-appropriate design methodologies
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	20
Job FTE	.50
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$25.50 - $31.87
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	7
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Career Stream and Level	PC1
Job Family	Research Program Admin
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Courtney Crosson ccrosson@arizona.edu
Open Date	8/14/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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