Research Development Coordinator Administrative Support Coordinator I

Job Title

Research Development Coordinator

Classification

Administrative Support Coordinator I

AutoReqId

547811

Department

Research and Sponsored Projects

Division

Vice President Academic Affairs

Salary Range

Classification Range $3864 $6072 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications not anticipated to exceed $3864 $4400 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40000 students. As Titans we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate while responding to Californias revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students staff faculty and administrators through orientations training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events Titan Recreation Center and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students faculty staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence free speech and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the Universitys mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) works with other units throughout campus to seek external support for faculty research scholarship creative activity and institutional projects that support the educational and service mission of the university. ORSP staff assist with proposal development (Office of Research Development) proposal submission contract negotiation (Office of Grants and Contracts) and post award support (Office of Sponsored Programs) and help to assure that research and sponsored programs are conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and regulatory standards (Office of Research Compliance). We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity openness flexibility integrity.

The Research Development Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Office of Research Development unit within the ORSP. This position serves as the initial contact with faculty staff and students other departments on campus and the general public via phone mail email and in person utilizing tact and sensitivity. The Coordinator provides general office support efficiently organizes various support tasks adheres to internal and external deadlines and adjusts priorities in an energetic and dynamic environment. Duties include maintaining office space ordering supplies tracking expenses reconciling monthly procurement card statements and department budget supporting the travel process responding to written communication editing department website and newsletter content drafting meeting agendas preparing meeting minutes and generating monthly and adhoc reports. Coordinates and assists with special programs and events (i.e. ORSP Research Week Grant Writing Academy Intramural Grants Grantsmanship Trainings etc.. Provides support for department recruitment of staff and student employees. Assists with oversight training and scheduling of department student assistant(s). Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent and four years of progressively responsible experience in general office clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent. Thorough detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of English grammar punctuation and spelling. Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology systems and software packages. Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects. Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages tracking financial data and making simple projections. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports. Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or university. Previous experience working in a higher education setting government agency nonprofit organization or academic medical center. Ability to retain information and recall over an extended period of time.

License/Certifications

A valid California drivers license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of NonDiscrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Universitys strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU OutofState Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant Teaching Associate Instructional Student Assistant or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete jobrelated performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1B Visas).

Hiring Preference

OnCampus CSUEU Employees