College Research Coordinator I 529074

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48600 - Midpoint: $60800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:204671 - Institute for Soc Sciences Res

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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:Provides pre- and post-award support to faculty staff and students in the development submission and management of internal and external grants and contracts. Assists with proposal development budgeting and submission as well as monitoring awarded funds. Performs moderately complex document preparation data management and accounting activities in support of ISSRs grant and contract efforts. Prepares related reports for various stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:Strong writing data management bookkeeping organizational and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently using sound judgment to solve unforeseen problems and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with faculty staff students and other project stakeholders in a team environment. Strong skills in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and use university financial and human resource systems as well as specialized software needed to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience developing budgets working in a higher education environment and reviewing sponsored project regulations.

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.