Research Coordinator I

Classification Title:

Research Coordinator I

Classification Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Specific duties of the Research Coordinator I include the following tasks organized by area of work.

Research/Grant Management

• Develop project/work plans.
• Monitor progress, identify, and resolve barriers to progress, and work with project leadership to make any necessary adjustments to scope, timeline, and/or budget.
• Communicate with faculty and staff, sponsors, community partners, and other external constituencies.
• Coordinate data collection activities (e.g., recruit and communicate with research participants, plan for interviews, coordinate survey logistics, create project timelines)
• Coordinate research team meetings and record action items.
• Support the preparation of reports, applications, and manuscripts (e.g., perform literature searches).
• Maintain project compliance with regulations and policies (federal, state, university, sponsors), creating and renewing IRB protocols, organizing information for audits, etc.
• Provide oversight of project students and staff, ensuring that daily tasks are completed and that the project timelines communicated across the team are met.
• Coordinate research related events aligned with PIs’ research program.

Proposal Development

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborate with an OER Research Administrator(s) to establish a streamlined process and timeline for assisting PIs in preparing proposals and in accordance with requirements.
• Review and revise proposals according to funding agencies’ missions and review criteria and for clarity, coherence, significance, innovation, structure, style, and format.
• Create supporting and boilerplate documents (e.g., letters of intent, support letters, etc.) for proposals.
• Conduct targeted searches to bolster proposal development efforts and identify potential funding sources and discuss results with PIs.

OER Publications & Other Support

• Produce OER Publications/Communications: Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter (OWL), Monthly Bullentin (ORB).
• Support the Associate Dean for Research and Research Director with other research-related duties (e.g., composing documents, preparing award applications, planning research events, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$45,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Two years of appropriate and relevant experience
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite of Products
• Experience in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents
• Ability to employ a variety of strategies to meet the communication (e.g., writing) needs
• Ability to research, compile, organize, and synthesize materials obtained from a variety of sources and to present concise information in a timely manner
• Presentation and group facilitation skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:No