Coordinator
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Coordinator may refer to:
- In academics: one who administers the researchResearchResearch can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
and teaching activities of the other professors. - Coordinators (Gundam SEED), genetically engineered humans in the Gundam SEED series
- Coordinating conjunction or grammatical conjunctionGrammatical conjunctionIn grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, sentences, phrases or clauses together. A discourse connective is a conjunction joining sentences. This definition may overlap with that of other parts of speech, so what constitutes a "conjunction" must be defined for each...
- Coordinator Sprocket, a fictional character in Viewtiful Joe
- Parenting coordinatorParenting coordinatorParenting coordinator is a relatively new practice that is used, in some US states, to manage on-going issues in child custody and visitation cases by professional psychologist or a lawyer assigned by the Court...
, a mental health professional assigned by the Court to manage on-going issues in child custody - In the corporate world, "coordinator" can also be another name for an administrative assistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant is a broad job category that designates an individual who provides various kinds of administrative support to people and groups in business enterprises.-Kinds of Administrative Assistants:...
, or sometimes an employee slightly higher-ranking than an admin assistant. However, the term "Coordinator" can refer to a position within an organization or business with significant responsibilities for acting as a liaison between departments, stakeholders and information sources, which requires many non-administrative competencies. See facilitatorFacilitatorA facilitator is someone who helps a group of people understand their common objectives and assists them to plan to achieve them without taking a particular position in the discussion...
. - Co-ordinator, one of the Belbin team roles