Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 224104 - Social Work Continuing Studies
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The College Research Coordinator I assists researchers and staff within a department, unit, or college with proposal preparation and review, proposal budget development, award administration, and related activities under general supervision. Provides guidance on compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. Participates in training as required by the Office for Research & Economic Development and serves as a liaison for the college to ORED.
Additional Department Summary: Assists the Associate Dean of Research and faculty with grant and contract applications, management, and reporting. Coordinates with the Associate Dean, faculty, staff, university and external stakeholders for grants submission, management, and reporting. Assists with developing, reviewing, and revising grant and contract budgets. Assures compliance with School of Social Work, university, local, state, and federal policies related to grants and contracts. Maintains and manages data relevant to the Office of Social Work Research (OSWR). Coordinates activities between the OSWR and its stakeholders within the School, across the university, and externally. Arranges meetings and other events. Assists with preparing meeting notes, reports, newsletters, presentations, and research communications.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience; OR a Master's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, budgeting, and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Banner, Cayuse, Pivot, and Qualtrics. Familiarity with processes and policies associated with the Office of Sponsored Programs. Experience working in a research environment working on grants/contracts and proposal development/post-award management.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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