Specialist ResearchSponsored Programs
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Specialist - Research/Sponsored Programs
Department
Research and Sponsored Programs
Salary
$59724 - $74355; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Provide direct support to university personnel to find apply for and manage external grants and contracts for research and sponsored programs. Identify potential funding opportunities with federal state and private funders and disseminate information to the university community. Provide direct support and oversight to applicants during proposal preparation to ensure applications for funding are complete competitive and in compliance with funder and University requirements. Submit proposals on behalf of the University. Review and approve all financial transactions requested on each assigned award in order to assure allowability allocability and reasonableness. Conduct periodic comprehensive desk review/audit of each assigned award to ensure proper and effective administration including fiscal stewardship and policy compliance pursuant to funded statement of work funded budget award terms & conditions policies procedures and guidelines of the sponsors and the University. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Education
Masters Degree with one (1) year of experience (see below) or Bachelors Degree with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience (see below).
Required Related Experience
With Masters Degree: one (1) year of experience in grant writing research administration development public relations customer service/support or other related field.
With Bachelors Degree: four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing research administration development public relations customer service/support or other related field.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior experience in higher education administration preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
Certified Research Administrator certification preferred.
Other Desirables
Experience with subawards
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:April 27 2026
Required Experience:
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