Procurement and Events Coordinator, Wireless Networking and Communications Group in Cockrell School of Engineering

Coordinate and execute research center and faculty purchasing, including purchase requests, bids, proposals, purchase orders, pre-purchase assessments, exception requests, and related procurement documentation in accordance with University, State, and Federal regulations. Engage with stakeholders, exercise regular problem-solving, and provide appropriate counsel and resources. Coordinate major center events and selected meetings, workshops, seminars, and affiliate-facing programs, including planning, logistics, vendor relations, communications, attendee support, on-site troubleshooting, and post-event follow-up. Administer, process, and reconcile the center procurement card program; maintain accurate financial documentation; resolve purchasing issues with vendors and institutional offices; and support timely processing of related expenditures and payments. Manage contract lifecycles, competitive solicitations, and selected center expenditures, including entertainment, subcontractor/vendor, equipment, supply, and event-related costs. Monitor and reconcile related financial activity to support fiscal accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Administer center inventory control and property management, including asset tracking, reporting, annual certification, utilization, transfer, and retention. Coordinate the research equipment lifecycle, including shipping, receiving, troubleshooting, maintenance, disposal, and collaboration on assessment and deployment. Develop and execute event-related communication strategies, including content coordination for newsletters, agendas, invitations, attendee materials, and promotional assets. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize operational processes and maintain documentation and instructional guides. Support coordination of center facilities, storerooms, mail, general access, and business backup support as needed.